Personal Financial Advisors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$102,140
↑ 53.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Personal Financial Advisors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Personal Financial Advisors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 53.4% since 2011 ($66,580 → $102,140)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $102,140
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.7%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,140 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $99,580 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $95,390 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $94,170 | +5.4% |
| 2020 | $89,330 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | $87,850 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | $88,890 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | $90,640 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | $90,530 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | $89,160 | +10.0% |
| 2014 | $81,060 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | $75,320 | +11.6% |
| 2012 | $67,520 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $66,580 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.