Financial Advisor Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median financial advisor in the Philadelphia area earns $116,560 a year ($56.04 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($105,070) and 11% above the Pennsylvania median ($105,200). Half of the 7,390 financial advisors there earn between $78,770 and $176,850.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,020 | $59,960 | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $78,770 | $75,930 | $72,440 |
| Median | $116,560 | $105,200 | $105,070 |
| 75th percentile | $176,850 | $173,590 | $176,790 |
| 90th percentile | $392,260 | $392,900 | $357,020 |
| Average | $169,850 | $165,100 | $156,670 |
| Jobs | 7,390 | 12,200 | 266,800 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 12th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $115,600
- 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: $95,400
- Accountant: $85,990
- Loan Officer: $77,590
- Project Manager: $104,160
- Human Resources Specialist: $76,700
- Marketing Specialist: $79,420
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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.