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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Colorado (2026)
$42.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,419/year ($5,702/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 34th of 51 states for Personal Financial Advisor pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 6,730 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $89,280 a year — though pay ranges from $57,020 for newcomers to $269,500 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $269,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,730 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Colorado (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $89,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $68,419 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $89,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,812 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,830 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,220 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,419 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,702 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Colorado?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Colorado is $89,280 per year ($42.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,880 and $132,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $89,280, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $68,419 per year ($5,702 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 6,730 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.