Finance & Banking

Financial Planner Salary in Australia

Financial Planners provide personal advice on investments, superannuation, insurance and retirement. After FASEA reforms, all Australian financial planners must hold an approved degree. Seek listings often include a base salary plus commission structure.

AU Typical Range

$70k$140k

AU Median

$98k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $65k$120k

Salary by experience level

Paraplanner / Associate

AU$65k – $85k
NZNZD $60k – $78k

Financial Planner

AU$85k – $120k
NZNZD $78k – $108k

Senior Planner

AU$120k – $165k
NZNZD $108k – $148k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $98k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$73,723

Monthly

$6,144

Fortnightly

$2,836

Common employers on Seek

AMPMLCBTColonial First StateMacquarieDixon Advisory

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Financial Planner salary in Australia?

The average Financial Planner salary in Australia is around $98k per year, with a typical Seek range of $70k – $140k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Financial Planner take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $98k, take-home pay is approximately $73,723 per year ($6,144 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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