Personal Financial Advisor Salary in California
Based on 34K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$128,650
$61.851/hr
vs National Average
$95,571
+34.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – —
34K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Personal Financial Advisor in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,990 |
| 25th percentile | $83,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,650 |
| 75th percentile | $198,740 |
Historical Salary Trend — Personal Financial Advisor in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,270 |
| 2023 | $103,330 |
| 2024 | $128,650 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,270 | $87,555 |
| 2023 | $103,330 | $92,738 |
| 2024 | $128,650 | $95,571 |