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Financial planner salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Financial Planner make in the United States?

Average base salary

$93,884
Average $93,884
Low $49,065
High $179,646

The average salary for a financial planner is $93,884 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Financial Planner job openings in United States

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Certified Financial Planner
Northwestern Mutual3.7out of 5 stars.
Springfield, MA
$100,000 - $125,000 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Financial Planner in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Actalent
 
$400,000per year
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JD Mellberg Financial
 
$244,000per year
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Fusco Personnel
 
$225,000per year
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First Financial Group
 
$200,000per year
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LAP
 
$185,000per year
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Legacy
 
$182,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Financial Planners near United States

  1. San Jose, CA
    $134,147 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $130,076 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $117,033 per year
  4. Cincinnati, OH
    $107,286 per year
  5. St. Louis, MO
    $100,880 per year

Where can a Financial Planner earn more?

Compare salaries for Financial Planners in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Financial Planner get paid in United States?

Junior Financial Planner

Job openings
Average $65,042 per year

Senior Financial Planner

Job openings
Average $110,718 per year