Personal Financial Advisors Salary in California
Personal Financial Advisors in California earn a median of $130,330 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($105,070)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 32,200
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,690; the top 10% earn over $393,860. Nationally the range is $50,190 to $357,020.
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Personal Financial Advisors pay in California
How much do personal financial advisors make in California?
The median is $130,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,690 and the top 10% earn over $393,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for personal financial advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 49 (+24% vs. the national median of $105,070). Living costs are not included.