Personal Financial Advisors Salary in California
In California, personal financial advisors earn a median of $128,650 per year.
Median (California)
$128,650
Bottom 10%
$65,990
Top 10%
$239,200+
Employed in California
34,070
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, personal financial advisors earn a median of $128,650 — 26% above the national median of $102,140. Locally the range runs $65,990 to $239,200+. About 34,070 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #3 of 48 states for personal financial advisors pay — roughly the 96th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $167,970) by 31%. State employment of about 34,070 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$102,140
US bottom 10%
$49,990
US top 10%
$239,200+
Skills that move pay in this role
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
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