Salary for Financial Advisor Jobs
Updated: 11 Feb 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $60K | $120K | $180K |
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| Salary | $24,717 - $100,568 |
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| Bonus | $974 - $30,620 |
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| Profit Sharing | $1,001 - $15,383 |
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| Commission | $4,927 - $171,510 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $29,332 - $147,813 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,823 |
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Companies and Industries for
Financial Advisor
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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| Merrill Lynch & Co Inc | $32,611 - $96,957 |
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| Edward Jones Investments | $21,613 - $94,333 |
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| Morgan Stanley | $29,924 - $76,026 |
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| Waddell & Reed Financial Inc | $23,192 - $65,000 |
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| J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC) | $23,798 - $81,176 |
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Financial Services | $26,750 - $102,607 |
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| Insurance & Financial Services | $27,157 - $102,493 |
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| Financial Planning | $25,820 - $104,717 |
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| Investment Services | $26,741 - $104,078 |
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| Investment Banking / Brokerage | $27,500 - $103,563 |
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Key Statistics for
Financial Advisor
Jobs
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Female
26%
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Male
74%
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| Salary: | $30,813 - $55,374 | |
$33,637 - $65,683
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| Bachelor's Degree | $24,653 - $85,968 |
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| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $29,590 - $121,943 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Finance | $28,770 - $101,870 |
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| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance | $21,447 - $82,212 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics | $28,406 - $88,321 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
81% |
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Dental:
66% |
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Vision:
49% |
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None:
18% |
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Career Path for
Financial Advisor
Jobs
Financial Advisor
Salary Range
$29,332 - $147,813
Financial Advisor
Salary Range
$29,332 - $147,813
Salary Map for
Financial Advisor
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Financial Advisor Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Financial Advisor Jobs
Beverly Hills, California (CA)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$39,000 - $125,000
#1 Highest Paying Location
Sarasota, Florida (FL)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$34,200 - $160,000
#2 Highest Paying Location
Columbia, South Carolina (SC)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$51,097 - $98,336
#3 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$25,760 - $145,437
#4 Highest Paying Location
Birmingham, Alabama (AL)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$38,884 - $297,476
#5 Highest Paying Location
Raleigh, North Carolina (NC)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$55,000 - $132,500
#6 Highest Paying Location
Baltimore, Maryland (MD)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$25,434 - $147,395
#7 Highest Paying Location
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$25,490 - $147,500
#8 Highest Paying Location
Knoxville, Tennessee (TN)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$49,480 - $61,674
#9 Highest Paying Location
Portland, Maine (ME)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$41,762 - $81,389
#10 Highest Paying Location
Irvine, California (CA)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$45,000 - $66,129
#11 Highest Paying Location
Charleston, South Carolina (SC)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$29,500 - $178,302
#12 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$29,087 - $103,905
#13 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$19,719 - $126,709
#14 Highest Paying Location
Miami, Florida (FL)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$30,410 - $108,496
#15 Highest Paying Location
Syracuse, New York (NY)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$39,303 - $90,000
#16 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$28,575 - $119,007
#17 Highest Paying Location
Paramus, New Jersey (NJ)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$40,000 - $100,000
#18 Highest Paying Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$24,701 - $125,711
#19 Highest Paying Location
Tampa, Florida (FL)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$21,216 - $100,000
#20 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$28,575 - $119,007
#1 Most Popular Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$28,973 - $245,109
#2 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$24,701 - $125,711
#3 Most Popular Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$23,729 - $123,000
#4 Most Popular Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$29,087 - $103,905
#5 Most Popular Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$31,441 - $54,047
#6 Most Popular Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Financial Advisor
Salary Range:
$25,760 - $145,437
#7 Most Popular Location
Financial Advisor
Job Description
Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
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