Financial Advisor Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median financial advisor in the Chicago area earns $113,210 a year ($54.43 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($105,070) and 6% below the Illinois median ($120,130). Half of the 8,370 financial advisors there earn between $71,240 and $173,240.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,050 | $51,820 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $71,240 | $73,010 | $72,440 |
| Median | $113,210 | $120,130 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $173,240 | $175,680 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $322,440 | $328,650 | $357,020 |
| Average | $156,300 | $158,450 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 8,370 | 9,760 | 266,800 |
Chicago, IL ranks 15th 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
- 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
- Miami, FL: $125,670
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Similar jobs in Chicago, IL
- Financial Analyst: $101,750
- Accountant: $82,360
- Loan Officer: $80,040
- Project Manager: $105,320
- Human Resources Specialist: $78,210
- Marketing Specialist: $80,400
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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.