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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$40.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,037/year ($5,670/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 36th of 51 states for Personal Financial Advisor pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 3,970 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $84,160 a year — though pay ranges from $44,170 for newcomers to $406,200 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $406,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,970 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $84,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $68,037 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $84,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,685 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,438 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,037 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,670 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Tennessee?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Tennessee is $84,160 per year ($40.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,880 and $167,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $84,160, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $68,037 per year ($5,670 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 3,970 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.