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Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Washington (2026)
$54.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,064/year ($7,422/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 11th of 51 states for Personal Financial Advisor pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 5,790 Personal Financial Advisor jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $114,050 a year — though pay ranges from $58,650 for newcomers to $344,850 at the top.
Personal Financial Advisor pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $114,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $174,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $344,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,790 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Washington (occupation code 13-2052, “Personal Financial Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Personal Financial Advisor salary of $114,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $89,064 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $114,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,261 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,725 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,064 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,422 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Washington?
- The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Washington is $114,050 per year ($54.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,710 and $174,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Financial Advisor in Washington?
- On the median salary of $114,050, a single filer in Washington takes home about $89,064 per year ($7,422 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many Personal Financial Advisor jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 5,790 Personal Financial Advisor jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.