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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$50.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,609/year ($6,634/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 13th of 51 states for Personal Financial Advisor pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 12,200 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $105,200 a year — though pay ranges from $59,960 for newcomers to $392,900 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $173,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $392,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,200 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $105,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,609 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $105,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,314 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,048 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,230 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,609 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,634 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Pennsylvania is $105,200 per year ($50.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,930 and $173,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $105,200, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $79,609 per year ($6,634 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 12,200 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.