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Wealth Manager Salary in 2026

Provide comprehensive financial management services to high-net-worth individuals and families.

Median Salary

$105,000

$8,750/mo

Entry Level

$62,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$175,000

experienced

Job Growth

+5%

10-yr outlook

Wealth Manager Overview

Provide comprehensive financial management services to high-net-worth individuals and families.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

3-7 years

Industry

Finance

Total Jobs (US)

75K

5-Year Growth

+18%

Category

Finance

Hourly Rate

$50.48/hr

Monthly Pay

$8,750

Wealth Manager Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Wealth Manager salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Wealth Manager Salary

$137,000

$11,417/month · $5,269/biweekly · $65.87/hr

Wealth Manager Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Wealth Manager field.

25th Percentile$79,200
$79K
Median (50th)$105,000
$105K
75th Percentile$140,000
$140K
90th Percentile$227,500
$228K
Top Earners$280,000
$280K

Entry-level Wealth Managers earn around $62,000, while the top 10% earn $227,500 or more.

Top Paying States for Wealth Managers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$124,000+$19,000
New York$121,000+$16,000
Massachusetts$118,000+$13,000
Florida$103,000$-2,000
Texas$103,000$-2,000

Top Paying Cities for Wealth Managers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
San Francisco$131,000+$26,000
New York$124,000+$19,000
Boston$118,000+$13,000
Miami$107,000+$2,000
Dallas$105,000$0

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Investment ManagementEstate PlanningTax StrategyClient RelationsWealth Transfer

Certifications

CFPCFA

Wealth Manager Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Wealth Manager from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$62,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$119,000

3-7 years

Senior

$175,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$280,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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