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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$32.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,720/year ($4,477/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 48th of 51 states for Personal Financial Advisor pay, with a median about 39% below the national average. Of the 2,040 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $67,150 a year — though pay ranges from $43,880 for newcomers to $281,230 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $114,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $281,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,040 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $67,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,720 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $67,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,943 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,137 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,350 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,720 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,477 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Kentucky?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Kentucky is $67,150 per year ($32.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,220 and $114,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $67,150, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $53,720 per year ($4,477 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 2,040 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.