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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in California (2026)
$62.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $92,302/year ($7,692/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Personal Financial Advisors (3rd of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 32,200 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $130,330 a year — though pay ranges from $67,690 for newcomers to $393,860 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $195,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $393,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 32,200 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in California (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $130,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $92,302 — an effective tax rate of 29.2%.
| Gross (median) | $130,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,013 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,970 |
| California state income tax | −$8,044 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,302 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,692 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free California paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in California?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in California is $130,330 per year ($62.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,860 and $195,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in California?
- On the median salary of $130,330, a single filer in California takes home about $92,302 per year ($7,692 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.2%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 32,200 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in California 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 California 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 California.