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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Maryland (2026)
$48.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,563/year ($6,214/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 21st of 51 states for Personal Financial Advisor pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 5,260 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $99,880 a year — though pay ranges from $47,810 for newcomers to $378,060 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $174,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $378,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,260 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Maryland (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $99,880 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 $74,563 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $99,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,144 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,641 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,533 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,563 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,214 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Maryland?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Maryland is $99,880 per year ($48.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,090 and $174,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $99,880, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $74,563 per year ($6,214 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 5,260 Personal 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.