Financial Advisor Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median financial advisor in the Charlotte area earns $99,440 a year ($47.81 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($105,070) and 3% above the North Carolina median ($96,880). Half of the 4,850 financial advisors there earn between $74,740 and $136,260.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,760 | $48,790 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $74,740 | $63,190 | $72,440 |
| Median | $99,440 | $96,880 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $136,260 | $153,970 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $222,260 | $287,290 | $357,020 |
| Average | $144,450 | $143,740 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 4,850 | 12,340 | 266,800 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 29th for financial advisor pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: New York, NY ($170,050).
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Check my payFinancial advisor pay in other cities
- Raleigh, NC: $104,780
- New York, NY: $170,050
- San Francisco, CA: $160,610
- San Jose, CA: $136,820
- San Diego, CA: $130,330
- Sacramento, CA: $127,950
- Boston, MA: $126,530
- Milwaukee, WI: $125,810
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- Financial Analyst: $106,510
- Accountant: $92,910
- Loan Officer: $78,200
- Project Manager: $105,200
- Human Resources Specialist: $78,330
- Marketing Specialist: $82,930
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.