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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in New York (2026)
$80.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $116,223/year ($9,685/month) for a single filer
New York is the highest-paying state in the country for Personal Financial Advisors, with a median about 50% above the national average. Of the 21,550 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $166,400 a year — though pay ranges from $76,190 for newcomers to $427,700 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $166,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $282,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $427,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,550 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in New York (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $166,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $116,223 — an effective tax rate of 30.2%.
| Gross (median) | $166,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,670 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,730 |
| New York state income tax | −$8,777 |
| Take-home (annual) | $116,223 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,685 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in New York?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in New York is $166,400 per year ($80.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,080 and $282,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in New York?
- On the median salary of $166,400, a single filer in New York takes home about $116,223 per year ($9,685 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.2%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 21,550 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.