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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$76.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $111,672/year ($9,306/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Personal Financial Advisors (2nd of 51), with a median about 43% above the national average. Of the 9,300 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $158,570 a year — though pay ranges from $78,860 for newcomers to $374,530 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $158,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $269,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $374,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,300 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $158,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $111,672 — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
| Gross (median) | $158,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,791 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,131 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$7,976 |
| Take-home (annual) | $111,672 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,306 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in New Jersey?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in New Jersey is $158,570 per year ($76.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,930 and $269,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $158,570, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $111,672 per year ($9,306 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 9,300 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.