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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Illinois (2026)
$57.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,395/year ($7,283/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 9th of 51 states for Personal Financial Advisor pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 9,760 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $120,130 a year — though pay ranges from $51,820 for newcomers to $328,650 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $120,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $175,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $328,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,760 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Illinois (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $120,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $87,395 — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
| Gross (median) | $120,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,599 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,190 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$5,946 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,395 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,283 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Illinois?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Illinois is $120,130 per year ($57.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,010 and $175,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $120,130, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $87,395 per year ($7,283 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 9,760 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.