How much does a Financial Planner make?
Experience
- All years of Experience
- 0-1 Years
- 1-3 Years
- 4-6 Years
- 7-9 Years
- 10-14 Years
- 15+ Years
Industry
- All industries
- Legal
- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- Management & Consulting
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
- Personal Consumer Services
- Education
- Financial Services
- Government & Public Administration
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Media & Communication
- Nonprofit & NGO
- Energy, Mining & Utilities
- Real Estate
- Restaurants & Food Service
- Retail & Wholesale
- Telecommunications
- Transportation & Logistics
- Hotels & Travel Accommodation
- Human Resources & Staffing
$104,296
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Financial Planner is $104,296 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $72,460 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 $31,836 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.
How accurate does $104,296 look to you?
Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.
Top Paying Companies
For a Financial Planner in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Financial Planner in United States. Employers include Edelman Financial Engines, Goldman Sachs and MetLife.
Top Paying Companies
For Financial Planner in United States
| 1 | Edelman Financial Engines | $161,742 | |
| 2 | Goldman Sachs | $160,990 | |
| 3 | MetLife | $158,482 | |
| 4 | LPL Financial | $156,483 | |
| 5 | Mercer Advisors | $156,257 | |
| 6 | LearnVest | $155,321 | |
| 7 | Fidelity Investments | $153,749 | |
| 8 | Charles Schwab | $153,629 | |
| 9 | Edward Jones | $153,550 | |
| 10 | Ameriprise | $152,568 |
What are total pay estimates for a Financial Planner at different companies?
- Popular
- Most Reports
- Salary: high to low
- Salary: low to high
$160,990
/ yr
$133,144
/ yr
$152,568
/ yr
$114,660
/ yrIs this salary info helpful?
Let’s pay it forward! The Glassdoor community relies on people like you to share accurate salary info to promote fair compensation everywhere
$136,235
/ yr
$153,629
/ yr
$155,321
/ yr
$99,533
/ yr$68
/ hr
$153,749
/ yr
$156,257
/ yr
$110,163
/ yr
$141,158
/ yr
$158,482
/ yr
$144,359
/ yr
$140,067
/ yrFinancial Planner Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Financial Planner in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Financial Planner in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $155,321, Financial Services with a median total pay of $143,712, Insurance with a median total pay of $141,298, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $131,274, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $107,097.
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
For financial planner
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
$110K | $15K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 7-9 years
/yr
$75K | $10K
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$74K | $35K
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted 3 days ago
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
$40K | $50K
Submitted 3 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$80K | $5K
Submitted 3 days ago
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
Submitted 3 days ago
Financial Planner pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Financial Planner is $72,460 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Financial Planner salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 988 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Financial Planner employees.
The highest salary for a Financial Planner in United States is $130,050 per year.
The lowest salary for a Financial Planner in United States is $42,027 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Financial Planner or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Financial Planner.