Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Financial Planner make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$104,296 / yrTotal Pay
$72,460 / yrBase Pay
$31,836 / yrAdditional Pay

$104,296

 / yr
$60K$188K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The 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.

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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.

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Edelman Financial Engines
Edelman Financial Engines
$161,742/yr
82 open jobs
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Financial PlannerSee 50 salaries from all locations

$160,990

 / yr

$118,584

 / yr

$53

 / hr

$133,144

 / yr

$152,568

 / yr

$108,465

 / yr

$114,660

 / yr

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$136,235

 / yr

$140,814

 / 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

 / yr
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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$155,321

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$143,712

    2% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$141,298

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$131,274

    7% Lower than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$107,097

    31% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

The top paying company in Information Technology for Financial Planner is LearnVest.

LearnVestLearnVest$155,321/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

For financial planner

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Wealth Planner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$125,000

/yr

$110K | $15K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Financial Planner

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$85,000

/yr

$75K | $10K

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
Financial Planner

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$109,000

/yr

$74K | $35K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Certified Financial Planner

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Financial Paraplanner

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Financial Planner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$90,000

/yr

$40K | $50K

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Financial Planner

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$85,000

/yr

$80K | $5K

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Financial Planning and Analysis

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$64,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
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.