Illinois Median
$120,130
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $105,070
State Rank
#9 of 49
9,760 employed here
How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Illinois?
Personal Financial Advisors in Illinois take home a median of $120,130 annually — roughly $57.75 an hour — which runs 14% above the national median of $105,070.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $51,820 while the top 10% make $328,650 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $73,010 and $175,680 a year.
Personal Financial Advisor salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $51,820 | $24.91 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $73,010 | $35.10 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $120,130 | $57.75 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $175,680 | $84.46 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $328,650 | $158.00 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 9th out of 49 states and territories for Personal Financial Advisor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Personal Financial Advisor salary in other states
New York $166,400New Jersey $158,570California $130,330Connecticut $129,720South Dakota $128,720Massachusetts $125,670Delaware $125,050Oregon $122,830Wisconsin $119,430Washington $114,050Vermont $110,020Pennsylvania $105,200District of Columbia $104,990Minnesota $102,660Virginia $102,640Kansas $102,530Georgia $101,450Florida $100,970Missouri $99,930Maryland $99,880Texas $99,160Montana $97,450Arizona $96,950North Carolina $96,880New Hampshire $96,780South Carolina $96,330Idaho $94,370New Mexico $94,270Nebraska $93,280Nevada $92,720Iowa $92,310Ohio $90,990Colorado $89,280Indiana $87,710Tennessee $84,160Rhode Island $80,200West Virginia $80,010Arkansas $79,420Alaska $78,690Alabama $77,990Michigan $77,930Wyoming $77,490Utah $77,390North Dakota $76,870Hawaii $76,070Oklahoma $68,670Kentucky $67,150Mississippi $63,300
Working as a Personal Financial Advisor in Illinois
Nationally, about 267,000 people work as Personal Financial Advisors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($120,130) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in Illinois?
The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in Illinois is $120,130 per year, or about $57.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $51,820 at the entry level to $328,650 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Personal Financial Advisors about 14% more than the national median of $105,070. Illinois ranks 9th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Personal Financial Advisors?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $120,130 a year. About 9,760 Personal Financial Advisors are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.