How much does a financial advisor make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 200 000 kr in Norway; CHF 150'000 in Switzerland; € 153.000 in Belgium, and more.

Which country pays financial advisors the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 200 000 kr per year ($235,493).

Which country pays financial advisors the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,300,000 per year (local currency).

Is financial advisor a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +13% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Financial Advisor Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+13%

projected growth

Financial Advisor pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Financial Advisor is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $235,493 (2 200 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $20,820 (₱1,300,000 local) — about 11.3×.

Financial advisors help clients plan investments, retirement, and long-term wealth. Common screening skills include Planning, Investments, Client relations, and Risk.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +13% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $185,499. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Financial Advisor pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Planning, Investments, Client relations, Risk, and Compliance. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Financial Advisor list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 200 000 kr ($235,493). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway financial advisor page before treating the rank as a plan.

Financial Advisor salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$116,000	$9,700
United Kingdom	$151,688	$12,595
Canada	$136,335	$11,397
Australia	$173,370	$14,471
Germany	$163,687	$13,699
France	$149,756	$12,538
Netherlands	$171,813	$14,279
Switzerland	$185,499	$15,458
Singapore	$165,915	$13,839
India	$26,050	$2,171
Japan	$110,334	$9,195
South Korea	$133,429	$11,119
Poland	$122,000	$10,162
Brazil	$51,743	$4,306
United Arab Emirates	$100,749	$8,387
Mexico	$58,738	$4,898
Ireland	$152,078	$12,654
Spain	$119,573	$9,984
Italy	$118,412	$9,868
Sweden	$158,652	$13,225
Norway	$235,493	$19,621
Denmark	$164,420	$13,696
Belgium	$177,618	$14,860
Austria	$145,112	$12,073
Portugal	$89,273	$7,430
Finland	$131,182	$10,912
China	$90,110	$7,512
Hong Kong	$121,702	$10,142
New Zealand	$115,396	$9,646
Indonesia	$22,501	$1,875
Philippines	$20,820	$1,734
Vietnam	$23,675	$1,973
Thailand	$44,024	$3,670
Malaysia	$68,037	$5,661
Israel	$134,471	$11,206
Saudi Arabia	$76,000	$6,347
Turkey	$51,165	$4,263
Argentina	$21,822	$1,819
Colombia	$42,269	$3,522
South Africa	$42,568	$3,549

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

PlanningInvestmentsClient relationsRiskCompliance

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a financial advisor make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 200 000 kr in Norway; CHF 150'000 in Switzerland; € 153.000 in Belgium, and more.
Which country pays financial advisors the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 200 000 kr per year ($235,493).
Which country pays financial advisors the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,300,000 per year (local currency).
Is financial advisor a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +13% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do financial advisors need?: Common skills include Planning, Investments, Client relations, Risk, and Compliance. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?: Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Compare pay on each job page.