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Financial Advisor.

Miami.

$100,000

median salary, 14% above the national average

$70,000 to $141,000. Last updated August 2026.

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Orbyt estimates Financial Advisor pay in Miami at $100,000, within a range of $70,000 to $141,000. That is 14% above the national average. Miami has rapidly evolved from a tourism and real estate center into a legitimate tech and finance hub. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page.

Salary range.

25th Percentile

$70,000

per year

Median

$100,000

per year

75th Percentile

$141,000

per year

Where do you fall?

$70,000$141,000

Orbyt estimate for Financial Advisor in Miami, modelled from national occupation wages adjusted for local cost of living. The published government benchmark for this occupation is below.

Government benchmark for this occupation

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $125,670 for Personal Financial Advisors (SOC 13-2052) in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan area, based on 8,390 employed workers (May 2025 release).

10th percentile

$49,670

25th percentile

$74,850

Median

$125,670

75th percentile

$226,170

90th percentile

$427,160

Workers surveyed

8,390

BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Personal Financial Advisors (SOC 13-2052) rather than Financial Advisor specifically. The Miami range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.

View the BLS source for SOC 13-2052

Salary by experience.

The gap between entry and lead level is typically $90,000. Where you land depends on years of experience and what you bring to the table.

Entry (0-2 yrs)

$65,000

to $80,000

Mid (3-5 yrs)

$85,000

to $105,000

Senior (6-9 yrs)

$110,000

to $130,000

Lead (10+ yrs)

$125,000

to $155,000

Total compensation.

Base salary is not the full picture. Equity, bonus, and signing can add $24,000 to the total package.

Base

$100,000

Equity

$13,000

Bonus

$9,000

Signing

$2,000

Estimated total: $124,000

How Miami compares.

Miami, FL

$100,000

Cost of living: 12% above average

National Average

$88,000

Miami is $12,000 above

Financial Advisor salary by city.

Financial Advisor salary comparison across 10 cities
CityMedianRangeCOLAdjusted
San Jose, CA$119,000$84,000 to $169,0001.38x$86,000
San Francisco, CA$116,000$82,000 to $165,0001.35x$86,000
New York, NY$112,000$79,000 to $158,0001.28x$88,000
Honolulu, HI$112,000$79,000 to $159,0001.30x$86,000
Washington DC, DC$110,000$78,000 to $156,0001.25x$88,000
Seattle, WA$109,000$77,000 to $155,0001.24x$88,000
Newark, NJ$108,000$76,000 to $153,0001.18x$92,000
San Diego, CA$107,000$75,000 to $152,0001.17x$91,000
Boston, MA$106,000$75,000 to $151,0001.22x$87,000
Miami, FL$100,000$70,000 to $141,0001.12x$89,000

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Salary by role in Miami.

Salary comparison by role in Miami
RoleMedianRange
CTO$333,000$259,000 to $432,000
CEO$317,000$231,000 to $438,000
General Counsel$307,000$239,000 to $400,000
Dental Hygienist$104,000$89,000 to $114,000
Systems Administrator$104,000$82,000 to $132,000
Architect$104,000$82,000 to $132,000
Financial Advisor$100,000$70,000 to $141,000
Technical Writer$100,000$75,000 to $112,000

What you should know.

If you are interviewing for Financial Advisor roles in Miami, here is what you are walking into. Miami has rapidly evolved from a tourism and real estate center into a legitimate tech and finance hub. The city's crypto, fintech, and Latin American trade connections have drawn significant venture investment. Cost of living has surged recently, but the absence of state income tax keeps take home pay competitive with larger metros. Assets under management (AUM) and client acquisition ability are the dominant pay factors. Advisors managing $50 million or more in AUM earn substantially more through fee-based compensation. The wirehouse versus independent RIA distinction matters: wirehouses offer higher base salaries, while independent advisors have higher long-term earnings potential.

Associate advisors earn $50,000 to $70,000 during training. Advisors with established books earn $80,000 to $130,000. Senior advisors managing $50 million or more in AUM reach $150,000 to $250,000. Partners and principals at RIA firms with large AUM can earn $300,000 to $1 million or more. In Miami, cost of living sits near the national average, so the numbers you see are roughly what you keep.

Base salary is not the full picture. Fee-based advisors earn 0.5 to 1.5% of AUM annually, making a $100 million book worth $500,000 to $1.5 million in annual revenue before firm payout. Commission-based advisors earn front-end loads and trailing commissions. Production bonuses and retention bonuses add 10 to 30% at wirehouses. And on the tax side: florida has no state income tax, which is a major draw for high earners. Overall tax burden is low, though property insurance costs and rising housing prices offset some savings. When someone quotes you $100,000, ask what the total package looks like. The gap between base and total comp is where real money hides.

On negotiation: Use the no income tax benefit to frame your ask. Show employers that accepting 90 to 95% of a New York salary in Miami yields equivalent or better take home pay. The range for Financial Advisors in Miami runs from $70,000 to $141,000. That is not a narrow window. Where you land inside it depends almost entirely on whether you negotiate and how well you prepare.

Sources: BLS OES, H-1B LCA (DOL). COL: BEA Regional Price Parities (2025). Data verified by Justin Bartak, Founder & Chief AI Officer. Last verified July 1, 2026. Full methodology

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25th

$70,000

Median

$100,000

75th

$141,000

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Common questions.

Most financial advisors need three to five years to build a book of business generating sustainable income above $80,000. The first two years are often subsidized by the firm's training salary. Advisors who survive the ramp period typically see compounding growth as referrals and AUM accumulate.

The CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation is strongly correlated with higher earnings, with certified advisors earning 20 to 30% more than non-certified peers. It signals comprehensive planning competence, increases client trust, and is increasingly required for senior roles at major firms.

Miami's cost of living multiplier is 1.12x the national average. The adjusted median Financial Advisor salary of $100,000 accounts for this. In practice, a Financial Advisor earning $100,000 in Miami has roughly the same purchasing power as someone earning $89,286 in an average cost market.

Hiring for Financial Advisors in Miami typically peaks in January through March and September through November. Companies finalize budgets in Q4 and open headcount in Q1. Miami's concentration of Finance & Fintech and Real Estate employers creates steady year round demand. Time your search to align with budget cycles for maximum leverage.

The national median for a Financial Advisor is $89,286. In Miami, cost of living adjustments push the median to $100,000. That premium reflects Miami's higher housing, transportation, and everyday costs.

Ask about equity structure, vesting schedule, annual bonus targets, 401(k) match, health insurance premiums, PTO policy, and remote flexibility. Fee-based advisors earn 0. In Miami's market, these extras can add $25,000 or more on top of the base salary.

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