Personal Financial Advisor Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Personal Financial Advisors in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$166,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$80.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+58% vs US median
US median $105,070
State Rank
#1 of 49
21,550 employed here

How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in New York?

A Personal Financial Advisor working in New York earns a median salary of $166,400 per year, or about $80.00 per hour. That is 58% above the national median of $105,070 for this occupation.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $76,190 while the top 10% make $427,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $102,080 and $282,050 a year.

Personal Financial Advisor salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$76,190$36.63
25th percentile (early career)$102,080$49.08
50th percentile (median)$166,400$80.00
75th percentile (experienced)$282,050$135.60
90th percentile (top earners)$427,700$205.63

How New York compares

New York ranks 1st out of 49 states and territories for Personal Financial Advisor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$166,400
2New Jersey$158,570
3California$130,330
4Connecticut$129,720
5South Dakota$128,720

Working as a Personal Financial Advisor in New York

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 New York pay ($166,400) 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 New York?
The median Personal Financial Advisor salary in New York is $166,400 per year, or about $80.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $76,190 at the entry level to $427,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Personal Financial Advisors about 58% more than the national median of $105,070. New York ranks 1st out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Personal Financial Advisors?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $166,400 a year. About 21,550 Personal Financial Advisors are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.