Financial Advisor Salary in Canada

CA$114,000Regional estimate

The median Financial Advisor / Planner salary in Canada is CA$114,000, with most packages landing between CA$84,000 and CA$203,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.

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Pay percentiles

Regional estimate
25th percentile
CA$84,000
Median (p50)
CA$114,000
75th percentile
CA$154,000
Top 10% (p90)
CA$203,000

Gross annual, local currency.

Salary by seniority

Estimated
JuniorCA$68,000-40%
Mid-levelCA$100,000-12%
SeniorCA$143,000+25%
Lead / ExecCA$200,000+75%

Total compensation

Base70%
Bonus12%
Equity12%
Benefits6%

Benefits are worth about CA$13,500 a year on top of cash pay.

Where this pay goes furthest

The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.

How we calculate this

These figures place a Financial Advisor / Planner's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in Canada. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.

Frequently asked questions

Is CA$114,000 a good salary for a Financial Advisor / Planner in Canada?

CA$114,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above CA$154,000 puts you in the top quartile; below CA$84,000, there is room to negotiate.

How much does a senior Financial Advisor / Planner earn in Canada?

A senior Financial Advisor / Planner earns around CA$143,000, against CA$68,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.

What is the total compensation for a Financial Advisor / Planner in Canada?

On top of base pay, benefits are worth about CA$13,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.

How is this Financial Advisor / Planner salary benchmark calculated?

We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.

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