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Financial planner salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Financial Planner make in California?

Average base salary

$100,797
7%
above national average
Average $100,797
Low $52,279
High $194,343

The average salary for a financial planner is $100,797 per year in California. 98 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Financial Planner job openings in California

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Financial Planner Seeking Form...
Walnut Creek, CA
$72,000 - $96,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Financial Planner in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Actalent
 
$400,000per year
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Tandym Group
 
$137,500per year
ZIMMERMAN ASSOCIATES, INC
 
$137,500per year
Prudential
 
$121,162per year
DataAnnotation
 
$114,400per year
The Jonus Group, LLC
 
$112,500per year

Highest paying cities for Financial Planners near California

  1. San Jose, CA
    $155,572 per year
  2. Newport Beach, CA
    $137,468 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $130,076 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $115,300 per year
  5. San Francisco, CA
    $92,181 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 California?

Junior Financial Planner

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Average $77,712 per year