Career & Growth
Compensation Trends
Now that you’ve achieved CFP® certification, you will recognize how important your work is to the financial future of your clients. You have also invested in your career by unlocking additional earning potential and additional benefits that contribute to high job satisfaction.
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SALARY & COMPENSATION BY THE NUMBERS
Consumers are partnering with financial planners to ensure a confident financial future. CFP® professionals are meeting this growing demand and earn more than other financial planners.
Earnings
10%
higher earnings by CFP® professionals
Generous Benefits
95%
receive health insurance
PTO
21
median PTO days per year
Benefits & Compensation packages
CFP® professionals’ compensation goes beyond cash salaries and bonuses. Valuable employee benefits — including health, dental, life and disability insurance, and professional development opportunities — can add up to thousands of additional dollars.
Virtually all CFP® professionals’ compensation packages include quality retirement benefits that provides a foundation for financial security for when they retire.
contributions
98%
of CFP® professionals receive defined contributions, including 401(k).
Stock options
17%
of CFP® professionals have access to stock options.
profit sharing
42%
of CFP® professionals receive employer profit sharing.
Explore the report
CFP Board conducted a comprehensive study to see how financial planners are compensated. The study addresses many areas of compensation including salary, job satisfaction and benefits. Review this study to see how becoming a CFP® professional can impact your career growth.
Download Highlights from the Study
If you have your CFP® certification, you can also access the detailed compensation study report (login required).