Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Illinois
Personal Financial Advisors in Illinois earn a median of $120,130 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $120,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($105,070)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,760
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,820; the top 10% earn over $328,650. Nationally the range is $50,190 to $357,020.
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Personal Financial Advisors pay in Illinois
How much do personal financial advisors make in Illinois?
The median is $120,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,820 and the top 10% earn over $328,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for personal financial advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+14% vs. the national median of $105,070). Living costs are not included.