Private Client Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Private Client Advisor make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Private Client Advisor in the United States is $86,347 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Private Client Advisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,873
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,303 to $95,521
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,070
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Private Client Advisor Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $95,521 $7,960 $1,837 $46
Average $86,347 $7,196 $1,661 $42
25th Percentile $77,303 $6,442 $1,487 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Private Client Advisor Salaries

A Private Client Advisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Private Client Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Private Client Advisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,526
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,379
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,662
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,544
  • Expert (over 8 years): $182,354
Levels Salary
Private B... Level Private Client Advisor$76,526
Private C... Level Private Client Advisor$86,379
Private B... Level Private Client Advisor$102,662
Private B... Level Private Client Advisor$135,544
Private B... Level Private Client Advisor$182,354
$76,526 0 yr
$86,379 < 2 yrs
$102,662 2-4 yrs
$135,544 5-8 yrs
$182,354 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Private Client Advisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $108,910
  • San Francisco: $107,839
  • Oakland: $105,447

What Skills Can Increase a Private Client Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 9.32% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Retail Lending (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): Retail lending is defined as closed- and open-end credit extended to individuals for household, family, and other personal expenditures. Extensive knowledge of consumer lending field.
  • Sales Process (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Designing and implementing repeatable steps that a salesperson takes to move a prospect from an early-stage lead to a closed customer.
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Products and Services 9.32%
Retail Lending 2.24%
Sales Process 1.65%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Private Client Advisor's salary.
  • Benefits Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Small Business Banking: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Benefits Management
 $91,528
6%
Small Business Banking
 $91,528
6%
Initiative
 $90,665
5%
Negotiating
 $90,665
5%
Credit Reports
 $90,665
5%
Customer Contact
 $89,801
4%
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How Education impacts a Private Client Advisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Private Client Advisors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Private Client Advisor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $70,598 and $77,926).

Private Client Advisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Private Client Advisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.8%
High School 16.8%
Associates 10.3%
Bachelors 57.5%
Masters 14.7%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Private Client Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Private Client Advisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$77,303
Average $86,347/year
$95,521
$6,442
Average $7,196/month
$7,960
$1,487
Average $1,661/week
$1,837
$37
Average $42/hour
$46
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $95,521 $7,960 $1,837 $46
Average $86,347 $7,196 $1,661 $42
25th Percentile $77,303 $6,442 $1,487 $37

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Salary Trends for Private Client Advisor

Salaries for a Private Client Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $68,332 in 2023 to around $68,350 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Private Client Advisor salary trends, .

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$68,332
2024
$68,605
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