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Financial Advisor Salary in Maryland (2026)
$29.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,007/year ($4,084/month) for a single filer
Financial Advisor pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,420 Financial Advisor jobs in Maryland (occupation code 41-3031, “Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Financial Advisor salary of $61,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,007 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,219 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,717 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,717 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,007 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,084 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Financial Advisor make in Maryland?
- The median Financial Advisor salary in Maryland is $61,660 per year ($29.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,950 and $94,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Financial Advisor in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $61,660, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $49,007 per year ($4,084 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Financial Advisor jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 8,420 Financial Advisor jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.