Salary report · New York, NY

What is the average Financial Advisor salary in New York, NY?

Financial Advisors in New York earn a median of $127,500 per year — about 28% above the national average. Pay ranges from $91,800 (25th percentile) to $197,600 (90th percentile).

25th percentile
$91,800
Median
$127,500
75th percentile
$163,200
90th percentile
$197,600
YoY change
+4.7%

Financial Advisor salary by experience level

Entry · 0–2 yrs
$82,900
Mid · 3–5 yrs
$127,500
Senior · 6–8 yrs
$163,200
Lead · 8+ yrs
$184,900

How New York pay compares

New York median$127,500
National median$99,580
Cost-of-living adjusted(COL index 187)$68,200

Cost-of-living adjusted is the New York salary translated into equivalent purchasing power vs the US average (COL index 100). Useful for comparing offers across cities.

5-year salary trend

$106K
2022
$111K
2023
$116K
2024
$122K
2025
$128K
2026

Trend extrapolated from BLS May 2024 BLS OEWS OEWS data using the latest year-over-year growth rate of 4.7%.

Financial Advisor job market in New York

New York hosts the country's largest concentration of finance, media, advertising and tech jobs. Salaries trend 25–40% above the national average but cost of living offsets much of the premium.

An estimated 29,200 financial advisors work in the New York metro. Daily responsibilities typically include:

  • Meet with clients
  • Build financial plans
  • Review portfolios
  • Research investment options
  • Maintain client records

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FAQ

How much does a Financial Advisor make in New York, NY?+

Financial Advisors in New York earn a median of $127,500 per year — about 28% above the national average of $99,580.

What's the entry-level Financial Advisor salary in New York?+

Entry-level Financial Advisors in New York typically earn around $82,900 per year. Salaries scale to about $184,900 at the senior level with 8+ years of experience.

Is $127,500 a good Financial Advisor salary in New York?+

$127,500 is the median, meaning half of Financial Advisors in New York earn more and half earn less. Adjusted for the city's cost-of-living index of 187, that's roughly $68,200 in nationally-equivalent purchasing power.

How fast is Financial Advisor pay growing in New York?+

Financial Advisor salaries in New York grew about 4.7% year-over-year in the latest BLS data. The 10-year national outlook for this role is +13%.

Where do Financial Advisors in New York get paid the most?+

The 90th percentile Financial Advisor salary in New York is around $197,600. These typically include senior, lead, or specialist roles at major employers.

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