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Financial Advisor Salary in Australia

Financial advisors help clients plan investments, retirement, and long-term wealth. The Australia median is $167,941 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$167,941
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,018
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$167,941
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$80.74
varies by city

Financial Advisor salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$167,941
Canberra, ACT$167,941
Sunshine Coast, QLD$167,941
Wollongong, NSW$167,941
Hobart, TAS$167,941
Darwin, NT$167,941
Mackay, QLD$167,941
Sydney, NSW$124,221
Melbourne, VIC$120,057
Brisbane, QLD$112,423
Perth, WA$110,341
Adelaide, SA$101,320

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a financial advisor make in Australia?
The national median financial advisor salary in Australia is about $242,000 per year ($20,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $146,000 to $242,000.
Which Australia city pays financial advisors the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $242,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays financial advisors the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $146,000 per year for a financial advisor.
What is the typical salary range for a financial advisor in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, financial advisor pay commonly spans from about $81,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $375,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have financial advisor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes financial advisor pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is financial advisor in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +13% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.