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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Wealth Advisor is $200,094 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $100,153 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 $99,941 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 is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $150K-$280K/yr?
For Financial Advisor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Financial Advisor?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Financial Advisor | $126,613 /yr |
| Senior Financial Advisor | $121,314 /yr |
| Lead Financial Advisor | $149,557 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Wealth Advisor in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Wealth Advisor in United States. Employers include Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab and LPL Financial.
Top Paying Companies
For Wealth Advisor in United States
| 1 | Morgan Stanley | $220,799 | |
| 2 | Charles Schwab | $218,789 | |
| 3 | LPL Financial | $208,752 | |
| 4 | Merrill | $208,289 | |
| 5 | Citi | $203,639 | |
| 6 | TIAA | $200,482 | |
| 7 | Trilogy Financial | $198,033 | |
| 8 | Mercer Advisors | $197,929 | |
| 9 | Buckingham Wealth Partners | $195,385 | |
| 10 | Wells Fargo | $188,987 |
For Financial Advisor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Financial Advisor?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Financial Advisor | $126,613 /yr |
| Senior Financial Advisor | $121,314 /yr |
| Lead Financial Advisor | $149,557 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Wealth Advisor at different companies?
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$218,789
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Wealth Advisor Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Wealth Advisor in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Wealth Advisor in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $195,385 and Insurance with a median total pay of $135,871.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Wealth Advisor are Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and LPL Financial.
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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Wealth Advisor pay FAQ
The average salary for a Wealth Advisor is $200,094 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 432 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Wealth Advisor employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Wealth Advisor in United States is $279,854 per year.
The lowest salary for a Wealth Advisor in United States is $150,071 per year.
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