Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents earn a median $78,660 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations
U.S. median
$78,660
$37.82 per hour
Range
$48,040 – $212,880
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
489,570
across the U.S.
▲0.7%
Pay trend: The median for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents in the U.S. rose from $78,140 (May 2024) to $78,660 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.7%.
What securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents do
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.4% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 35,100
- Self-employed
- 6%
Employment of securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents is projected to grow 1.4% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 35,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$64,167
per year · effective tax rate 18.4%
$5,347Monthly
$2,674Twice a month
$2,468Every 2 weeks
$30.85Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,475
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,877
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,141
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$64,167
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,040 | $23.10 | $40,780 |
| 25th percentile | $56,540 | $27.18 | $47,610 |
| Median (50th) | $78,660 | $37.82 | $64,167 |
| 75th percentile | $129,950 | $62.48 | $100,087 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $212,880 | $102.35 | $158,413 |
Best cities for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $167,890 | $117,154 | $104,078 | 59,450 |
| 2 | Bridgeport, CT | $133,530 | $96,672 | $90,463 | 2,910 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $100,760 | $74,872 | $72,274 | 24,080 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $101,200 | $75,184 | $69,444 | 11,860 |
| 5 | Minneapolis, MN | $97,670 | $72,423 | $69,091 | 6,700 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $86,740 | $69,852 | $67,758 | 15,370 |
| 7 | Kansas City, MO | $79,410 | $61,900 | $66,888 | 2,920 |
| 8 | San Jose, CA | $100,030 | $72,828 | $65,953 | 3,250 |
| 9 | Charlotte, NC | $81,370 | $63,336 | $65,061 | 9,890 |
| 10 | St. Louis, MO | $79,300 | $61,828 | $65,022 | 5,230 |
| 11 | Austin, TX | $77,870 | $63,612 | $64,866 | 4,000 |
| 12 | Cleveland, OH | $75,900 | $60,921 | $64,862 | 3,100 |
| 13 | Columbus, OH | $77,030 | $61,685 | $64,612 | 3,850 |
| 14 | San Antonio, TX | $74,420 | $61,184 | $64,598 | 2,900 |
| 15 | Houston, TX | $77,550 | $63,386 | $64,268 | 10,140 |
| 16 | Cincinnati, OH | $76,310 | $61,198 | $64,169 | 2,980 |
| 17 | San Francisco, CA | $102,290 | $74,178 | $64,160 | 10,420 |
| 18 | Jacksonville, FL | $76,610 | $62,725 | $63,050 | 4,020 |
| 19 | Milwaukee, WI | $75,000 | $58,998 | $60,862 | 2,810 |
| 20 | Detroit, MI | $77,540 | $60,335 | $60,155 | 3,770 |
| 21 | Phoenix, AZ | $77,780 | $61,812 | $59,829 | 12,220 |
| 22 | Philadelphia, PA | $77,760 | $61,147 | $59,624 | 9,700 |
| 23 | Richmond, VA | $73,500 | $57,125 | $58,376 | 2,990 |
| 24 | Raleigh, NC | $71,990 | $57,111 | $58,184 | 2,540 |
| 25 | Seattle, WA | $77,860 | $63,605 | $57,233 | 5,400 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $167,890
- Bridgeport, CT — $133,530
- San Francisco, CA — $102,290
- Boston, MA — $101,200
- Chicago, IL — $100,760
- San Jose, CA — $100,030
- Minneapolis, MN — $97,670
- Dallas, TX — $86,740
- Charlotte, NC — $81,370
- Kansas City, MO — $79,410
- St. Louis, MO — $79,300
- Los Angeles, CA — $78,160
- Austin, TX — $77,870
- Seattle, WA — $77,860
- Phoenix, AZ — $77,780
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $168,340 | +0.8% | $117,435 | $59,960 – $239,200+ | 55,630 |
| Massachusetts | $100,310 | +21.6% | $74,603 | $50,540 – $219,190 | 14,510 |
| Illinois | $99,840 | +21.6% | $74,270 | $50,330 – $209,840 | 27,920 |
| Connecticut | $98,560 | −24.8% | $74,321 | $51,310 – $239,200+ | 5,730 |
| Vermont | $88,280 | +10.0% | $67,569 | $54,370 – $201,350 | 240 |
| South Dakota | $86,780 | −10.5% | $69,880 | $47,750 – $226,210 | 730 |
| Delaware | $83,750 | +4.9% | $63,562 | $48,420 – $184,960 | 2,300 |
| Minnesota | $83,350 | +4.7% | $63,322 | $50,600 – $239,200+ | 8,820 |
| Nebraska | $82,560 | +5.5% | $64,034 | $50,300 – $203,600 | 2,150 |
| New Jersey | $82,420 | −14.6% | $63,752 | $50,850 – $212,840 | 15,230 |
| California | $79,730 | +0.7% | $60,698 | $50,520 – $197,200 | 55,860 |
| New Hampshire | $78,930 | +26.3% | $64,357 | $49,770 – $177,440 | 1,530 |
| Missouri | $78,500 | +24.9% | $61,303 | $47,620 – $194,070 | 8,770 |
| Texas | $78,470 | +5.7% | $64,034 | $48,160 – $214,220 | 41,640 |
| Oregon | $76,710 | +21.7% | $56,913 | $49,700 – $170,640 | 2,900 |
| Alaska | $76,360 | +0.1% | $62,549 | $50,570 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $76,080 | +17.3% | $59,474 | $37,680 – $220,130 | 2,310 |
| Kansas | $75,810 | +3.2% | $58,732 | $46,650 – $136,150 | 2,310 |
| Washington | $75,510 | −3.1% | $61,951 | $47,820 – $154,620 | 8,770 |
| Arizona | $74,840 | +22.2% | $59,818 | $48,860 – $137,800 | 14,600 |
| North Carolina | $74,040 | −2.4% | $58,472 | $46,660 – $178,630 | 21,890 |
| Wisconsin | $74,010 | +15.2% | $58,354 | $48,600 – $157,770 | 5,980 |
| Michigan | $73,480 | +0.2% | $57,651 | $46,640 – $172,680 | 7,160 |
| Ohio | $73,300 | +17.9% | $59,163 | $47,540 – $168,100 | 13,520 |
| District of Columbia | $72,010 | +4.0% | $56,255 | $51,830 – $215,070 | 1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,840 | +8.1% | $57,164 | $47,720 – $166,280 | 15,510 |
| Indiana | $68,290 | −8.7% | $54,887 | $46,370 – $176,240 | 6,460 |
| Colorado | $67,010 | +1.8% | $53,731 | $46,930 – $171,880 | 12,360 |
| Utah | $64,660 | +1.9% | $52,191 | $48,230 – $127,050 | 4,520 |
| Idaho | $64,620 | −15.1% | $51,786 | $48,520 – $148,010 | 1,690 |
| Iowa | $64,290 | +6.1% | $52,046 | $46,140 – $163,510 | 2,300 |
| North Dakota | $63,670 | — | $53,339 | $45,510 – $234,590 | 740 |
| Virginia | $62,910 | −6.0% | $49,925 | $48,450 – $167,130 | 11,320 |
| Florida | $62,770 | +3.9% | $52,616 | $47,750 – $160,760 | 42,600 |
| Maryland | $61,660 | −3.9% | $49,159 | $50,300 – $133,200 | 8,420 |
| Nevada | $61,490 | +0.0% | $51,587 | $50,070 – $126,960 | 3,140 |
| New Mexico | $60,850 | +2.9% | $49,379 | $48,920 – $145,280 | 1,690 |
| Georgia | $59,990 | −2.6% | $47,891 | $46,900 – $169,180 | 14,950 |
| Maine | $59,970 | −3.8% | $47,500 | $49,100 – $177,170 | 690 |
| Kentucky | $59,110 | +2.2% | $47,724 | $45,640 – $127,820 | 5,340 |
| Tennessee | $58,050 | −4.4% | $48,823 | $38,980 – $145,230 | 11,370 |
| Hawaii | $57,590 | +17.1% | $45,607 | $47,260 – $239,200+ | 420 |
| South Carolina | $55,390 | −3.4% | $44,520 | $43,630 – $164,130 | 7,230 |
| Arkansas | $54,660 | −3.1% | $44,180 | $38,360 – $131,020 | 2,330 |
| West Virginia | $50,050 | +3.1% | $40,872 | $37,270 – $108,450 | 930 |
| Alabama | $49,230 | −14.1% | $39,540 | $38,460 – $132,130 | 4,710 |
| Louisiana | $48,040 | −6.1% | $39,725 | $36,800 – $173,680 | 4,130 |
| Mississippi | $46,680 | +1.8% | $38,552 | $37,110 – $93,420 | 1,950 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $69,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $64,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Travel Agent | $50,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Real Estate Broker | $73,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $72,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $87,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $52,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $104,920 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers | $48,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents make?
The national median salary for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents is $78,660 a year ($37.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,040 and the top 10% earn over $212,880. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $168,340. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents are there in the U.S.?
About 489,570 people work as securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents nationwide.
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- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Bridgeport, CT
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Washington, DC