Personal Financial Advisor Salary in Boulder, CO
Personal Financial Advisors in the Boulder, CO metro area earn a median $83,070 a year — 21% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $64,323 take-home, or $5,360 a month.
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- Federal income tax$9,445
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,150
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,205
- Colorado income tax$2,947
- Take-home pay$64,323
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 4.40% state
Personal Financial Advisor pay by experience in Boulder, CO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,790 | $27.30 | $46,020 | $3,835 |
| 25th percentile | $59,180 | $28.45 | $47,836 | $3,986 |
| Median (50th) | $83,070 | $39.94 | $64,323 | $5,360 |
| 75th percentile | $119,990 | $57.69 | $88,672 | $7,389 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $177,940 | $85.55 | $125,767 | $10,481 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Colorado resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $83,070 buys in Boulder, CO
Prices in Boulder, CO are 5.2% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.57× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median personal financial advisor's $64,323 take-home pay has the buying power of $61,142 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Boulder, CO has 1.8× the national concentration of personal financial advisor jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for personal financial advisors, adjusted for cost of living
Boulder, CO ranks #60 of 66 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $170,050 | $118,502 | $105,277 |
| 2 | Greensboro, NC | $126,310 | $93,068 | $100,218 |
| 3 | Kansas City, MO | $123,140 | $90,582 | $97,881 |
| 4 | Milwaukee, WI | $125,810 | $91,970 | $94,876 |
| 5 | Madison, WI | $126,000 | $92,090 | $94,658 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $160,610 | $108,248 | $93,629 |
| 7 | Bridgeport, CT | $135,770 | $98,069 | $91,770 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | $115,600 | $86,606 | $91,481 |
| 60 | Boulder, CO | $83,070 | $64,323 | $61,142 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 66 metros →
Personal Financial Advisor salaries elsewhere in Colorado
- Denver, CO — $98,740
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal financial advisor make in Boulder, CO?
The median personal financial advisor salary in the Boulder, CO metro area is $83,070 a year, or about $39.94 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $59,180 and $119,990.
What is a personal financial advisor’s take-home pay in Boulder, CO?
On the median $83,070 salary, a single filer living in Colorado takes home about $64,323 a year ($5,360 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,947 in Colorado taxes in 2026.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a personal financial advisor?
Pay here is 21% below the national median of $105,070. Local prices are 5.2% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $61,142 would in a typical U.S. city. Boulder, CO ranks #60 of 66 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a personal financial advisor afford rent in Boulder, CO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Boulder, CO is $1,795 a month ($2,124 for two bedrooms) — 33% of a median personal financial advisor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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- Compliance Officer — $98,350
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- Human Resources Specialist — $86,200
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