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Personal Financial Advisors Salary in Illinois
Ranked #13 of 49 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of personal financial advisorss in Illinois earn between $51,820 and $328,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean personal financial advisors salary in Illinois is $158,450, about 1.1% above the U.S. average ($156,670). That works out to roughly $76/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $154,370 | $185,470 | 100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $141,070 | $161,600 | 60 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $113,630 | $137,880 | 60 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $113,210 | $156,300 | 8,370 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $111,540 | $125,770 | 80 |
| Rockford, IL | $110,850 | $161,440 | 90 |
| Peoria, IL | $108,930 | $146,940 | 200 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $104,750 | $131,400 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do personal financial advisors make in Illinois?
The median personal financial advisors salary in Illinois is $120,130 per year (mean $158,450), and about 80% earn between $51,820 and $328,650.
How much do personal financial advisors make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $76 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $158,450 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for personal financial advisors?
Illinois ranks #13 of 49 states for personal financial advisors pay. Its mean salary of $158,450 is about 1.1% above the U.S. average of $156,670.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay personal financial advisors the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for personal financial advisors are Springfield, IL ($154,370), Bloomington, IL ($141,070), South Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($113,630), by median annual wage.