How much does a Financial Consultant make?

Updated Sep 25, 2023

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$123,537 / yrTotal Pay
$79,654 / yrBase Pay
$43,883 / yrAdditional Pay

$123,537

 / yr
$72K$221K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Financial Consultant is $123,537 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $79,654 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $43,883 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Financial Consultant in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Financial Consultant in United States. Employers include Citi, Laidlaw & Company and T. Rowe Price.

1
Citi
Citi
$179,835/yr
5K open jobs
2
Laidlaw & Company
$179,682/yr
5
TVA
$172,846/yr
6
Hilliard Lyons
$171,994/yr
8
Murex
$165,016/yr
10
BBVA
$161,032/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Financial Consultant in United States

1Citi$179,835
2Laidlaw & Company$179,682
3T. Rowe Price$178,608
4Santander$174,749
5TVA$172,846
6Hilliard Lyons$171,994
7Fidelity Investments$170,536
8Murex$165,016
9Beta Capital Management$162,130
10BBVA$161,032

What are total pay estimates for a Financial Consultant at different companies?

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Fidelity Investments
4.3
Financial ConsultantSee 287 salaries from all locations

$170,536

 / yr
Charles Schwab
3.8
Financial ConsultantSee 193 salaries from all locations

$157,796

 / yr
Equitable Advisors
3.9
Financial ConsultantSee 158 salaries from all locations

$138,340

 / yr
TIAA
3.9
Financial ConsultantSee 155 salaries from all locations

$153,041

 / yr
Strategic Financial Solutions
3.9
Financial ConsultantSee 151 salaries from all locations

$101,247

 / yr
TD Ameritrade
4.1
Financial ConsultantSee 105 salaries from all locations

$137,309

 / yr
Wells Fargo
3.7
Financial ConsultantSee 90 salaries from all locations

$135,890

 / yr

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PNC Financial Services Group
3.6
Financial ConsultantSee 57 salaries from all locations

$110,292

 / yr
UnitedHealth Group
3.7
Financial ConsultantSee 56 salaries from all locations

$117,745

 / yr
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
3.6
Financial ConsultantSee 51 salaries from all locations

$150,532

 / yr
T. Rowe Price
3.7
Financial ConsultantSee 46 salaries from all locations

$178,608

 / yr
Murex
4.4
Financial ConsultantSee 44 salaries from all locations

$165,016

 / yr
Regions Financial
3.6
Financial ConsultantSee 42 salaries from all locations

$109,556

 / yr
Equitable
3.6
Financial ConsultantSee 35 salaries from all locations

$128,063

 / yr
PwC
3.9
Financial ConsultantSee 35 salaries from all locations

$159,598

 / yr
Hantz Financial Services
3.2
Financial ConsultantSee 30 salaries from all locations

$145,399

 / yr
Humana
3.9
Financial ConsultantSee 30 salaries from all locations

$116,960

 / yr
Morgan Stanley
4
Financial ConsultantSee 29 salaries from all locations

$146,061

 / yr
Robert Half
3.8
Financial ConsultantSee 29 salaries from all locations

$109,748

 / yr
Optum
3.7
Financial ConsultantSee 27 salaries from all locations

$117,972

 / yr
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Financial Consultant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Fidelity Investments Financial Consultant salaries - 287 salaries reported$170,536/yr
Charles Schwab Financial Consultant salaries - 193 salaries reported$157,796/yr
Equitable Advisors Financial Consultant salaries - 158 salaries reported$138,340/yr
TIAA Financial Consultant salaries - 155 salaries reported$153,041/yr
Strategic Financial Solutions Financial Consultant salaries - 151 salaries reported$101,247/yr
TD Ameritrade Financial Consultant salaries - 105 salaries reported$137,309/yr
Wells Fargo Financial Consultant salaries - 90 salaries reported$135,890/yr
PNC Financial Services Group Financial Consultant salaries - 57 salaries reported$110,292/yr
UnitedHealth Group Financial Consultant salaries - 56 salaries reported$117,745/yr
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley Financial Consultant salaries - 51 salaries reported$150,532/yr
T. Rowe Price Financial Consultant salaries - 46 salaries reported$178,608/yr
Murex Financial Consultant salaries - 44 salaries reported$165,016/yr
Regions Financial Financial Consultant salaries - 42 salaries reported$109,556/yr
Equitable Financial Consultant salaries - 35 salaries reported$128,063/yr
PwC Financial Consultant salaries - 35 salaries reported$159,598/yr
Hantz Financial Services Financial Consultant salaries - 30 salaries reported$145,399/yr
Humana Financial Consultant salaries - 30 salaries reported$116,960/yr
Morgan Stanley Financial Consultant salaries - 29 salaries reported$146,061/yr
Robert Half Financial Consultant salaries - 29 salaries reported$109,748/yr
Optum Financial Consultant salaries - 27 salaries reported$117,972/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Financial Consultant in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Financial Consultant in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $172,846, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $153,812, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $150,450, Financial Services with a median total pay of $149,278, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $138,196.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$172,846

    18% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$153,812

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$150,450

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$149,278

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$138,196

    2% Lower than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Financial Consultant is TVA.

TVATVA$172,846/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?

Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Total Pay

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Submitted

Date or Time

Financial Consultant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$26

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Financial Consultant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$95,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Financial Coordinator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$28

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Financial Consultant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$97,765

/yr

$92K | $6K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Financial Crime Consultant

United States of America

 | <1 year

$87,500

/yr

$85K | $3K

Submitted 2 days ago

<1 year
2 days ago
Workplace Financial Consultant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$151,500

/yr

$105K | $47K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Financial Consultant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago

Financial Consultant pay FAQ

The average salary for a Financial Consultant is $123,537 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2821 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Financial Consultant employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Financial Consultant in United States is $169,025 per year.

The lowest salary for a Financial Consultant in United States is $92,653 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Financial Consultant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Financial Consultant.

A financial consultant's salary can be influenced by region, experience level, and company size. Glassdoor's anonymous employee ratings suggest that about 73% of financial consultants are satisfied with their current earnings, which may include an average of $43,882.87 in bonuses and profit sharing.

As a financial consultant, your earnings can typically range from $71,651.37 to $221,292.61, with an average salary of $79,653.99. However, your earnings potential will likely change over time as your experience level increases and you build up your clientele. You may also earn more by advancing to more senior positions along the financial consultant career path, such as principal financial consultant and other managerial roles.

If you want to earn more money from your financial consultant career, start by making yourself more marketable to companies that are hiring. For example, earning an advanced degree, such as an MBA, can help you step quickly into higher-paying roles. Depending on your employer, you may also increase your financial consultant salary by becoming a certified financial planner, certified public accountant, or a chartered financial consultant. Because these certifications usually indicate advanced training, specialized knowledge, and a commitment to the certifying organization's ethical code, they can lead to higher wages.

If you've received an offer for a financial consultant job, you may be able to negotiate a higher salary by knowing your worth. Begin negotiations with a specific salary in mind, and present supporting information, such as your experience level, in-demand skills, and any industry certifications you have. It's also helpful to know what people with similar educational backgrounds and experience levels are making in your area, so you can set realistic expectations.

If you're already established in a position, you may be able to renegotiate your salary and benefits. By choosing the right moment and presenting your case confidently and graciously, you can optimize your chances for a raise.

About 73.23% of Financial Consultant professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $43,883 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Financial Consultant in United States as a good salary.

Financial Consultant professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $71,651 and $221,293 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $123,537 following the average career path of a Financial Consultant.

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