{"id":7423,"date":"2025-12-10T15:13:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T21:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/?p=7423"},"modified":"2026-06-16T17:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T23:12:14","slug":"series-7-license-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/series-7-license-salary\/","title":{"rendered":"Series 7 License Salaries: What Can You Really Earn?"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people think the Series 7 is a golden ticket to Wall Street money. But here\u2019s the reality: some advisors never break <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Finra-Series-7-Salary\">$45,000<\/a>, while others use the same license to earn six figures working with high-net-worth clients: same exam, completely different paychecks.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, I\u2019ll walk you through what Series 7 professionals actually earn, why salaries vary so much, and how some turn this license into a high-income finance career.<\/p> <p class=\"custom_key wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list custom_underline\"> <li><strong>Average salary:<\/strong> $57,583 per year, or around $28 per hour<\/li> <li><strong>Typical earning range:<\/strong> Most Series 7 professionals make between $40,000 and $70,000; top earners reach $90,000\u2013$100,000+<\/li> <li><strong>Highest-paying states:<\/strong> Washington ($65,219), District of Columbia ($65,071), New York ($62,998)<\/li> <li><strong>Compensation models:<\/strong> Base salary, commissions, bonuses, and profit sharing<\/li> <li><strong>Career flexibility:<\/strong> This license opens doors to roles in brokerage firms, wealth management, investment banking, and portfolio management<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-a-series-7-financial-professional-do\"><strong>What Does a Series 7 Financial Professional Do?<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you successfully pass both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/sie-vs-series-7\/\">SIE and Series 7 exams<\/a>, you are licensed to work as a general securities representative or broker-dealer agent. That means you can legally:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Sell securities such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, and variable contracts<\/li> <li>Give investment advice (if you also hold a Series 65 or Series 66 license)<\/li> <li>Help clients build investment strategies and plan for retirement<\/li> <li>Buy and sell corporate securities, mutual funds, and exchange-traded products (ETPs)<\/li> <li>Work alongside financial advisors, portfolio managers, and wealth managers<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial professionals with this license typically work for broker-dealer firms, large financial institutions, or wirehouses. Some transition into roles like investment adviser representative, portfolio manager, or even investment banker with experience.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-series-7-salary-ranges\"><strong>Series 7 Salary Ranges<\/strong><\/h2> <style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"supsystic-table-132_55362-css\">\/* Here you can add custom CSS for the current table *\/ \/* Lean more about CSS: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cascading_Style_Sheets *\/ \/* To prevent the use of styles to other tables use \"#supsystic-table-132\" as a base selector for example: #supsystic-table-132 { ... } #supsystic-table-132 tbody { ... } #supsystic-table-132 tbody tr { ... } *\/ div#supsystic-table-132_wrapper { width: 60%; margin: 0 auto; } table#supsystic-table-132 { border: none !important; } .supsystic-tables-wrap .dataTables_scrollHead table.supsystic-table { border-bottom: unset !important; } .supsystic-tables-wrap thead th.htCenter { text-align: center !important; } span.discount { margin-top: 6px; 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tr:last-child td a { padding: 8px !important; font-size: 11px !important; } div#supsystic-table-132_wrapper { width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; } } <\/style> <div id=\"supsystic-table-132_55362\" class=\"supsystic-tables-wrap \" style=\" width:100%; visibility: hidden; \" data-table-width-fixed=\"100%\" data-table-width-mobile=\"100%\" ><table id=\"supsystic-table-132\" class=\"supsystic-table border stripe hover lightboxImg cell-border\" data-id=\"132\" data-view-id=\"132_55362\" data-title=\"Series 7 Salary Ranges\" data-currency-format=\"$1,000.00\" data-percent-format=\"10.00%\" data-date-format=\"DD.MM.YYYY\" data-time-format=\"HH:mm\" data-features=\"[&quot;after_table_loaded_script&quot;]\" data-search-value=\"\" data-lightbox-img=\"\" data-head=\"on\" data-head-rows-count=\"1\" data-pagination-length=\"50,100,All\" data-auto-index=\"off\" data-searching-settings=\"{&quot;columnSearchPosition&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;minChars&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-lang=\"default\" 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data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"25th\" data-order=\"25th\" >25th <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$40K\u2013$45K\" data-order=\"$40K\u2013$45K\" >$40K\u2013$45K <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"50th (Average Salary)\" data-order=\"50th (Average Salary)\" >50th (Average Salary) <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$57,583\" data-order=\"$57,583\" >$57,583 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"75th\" data-order=\"75th\" >75th <\/td><td 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data-order=\"State\" style=\"min-width:33.3333%; width:33.3333%;\" >State <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"C1\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Average Salary\" data-order=\"Average Salary\" style=\"min-width:33.3333%; width:33.3333%;\" >Average Salary <\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"1\" data-order=\"1\" >1 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Washington\" data-order=\"Washington\" >Washington <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C2\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$65,219\" data-order=\"$65,219\" >$65,219 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"2\" data-order=\"2\" >2 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"District of Columbia\" data-order=\"District of Columbia\" >District of Columbia <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C3\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$65,071\" data-order=\"$65,071\" >$65,071 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"3\" data-order=\"3\" >3 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B4\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"New York\" data-order=\"New York\" >New York <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C4\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$62,998\" data-order=\"$62,998\" >$62,998 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"4\" data-order=\"4\" >4 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Massachusetts\" data-order=\"Massachusetts\" >Massachusetts <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C5\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$62,888\" data-order=\"$62,888\" >$62,888 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A6\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"5\" data-order=\"5\" >5 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B6\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Alaska\" data-order=\"Alaska\" >Alaska <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C6\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$62,014\" data-order=\"$62,014\" >$62,014 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A7\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"6\" data-order=\"6\" >6 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B7\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Vermont\" data-order=\"Vermont\" >Vermont <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C7\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$61,226\" data-order=\"$61,226\" >$61,226 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A8\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"8\" data-db-index=\"8\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"7\" data-order=\"7\" >7 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B8\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"8\" data-db-index=\"8\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"North Dakota\" data-order=\"North Dakota\" >North Dakota <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C8\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"8\" data-db-index=\"8\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$60,928\" data-order=\"$60,928\" >$60,928 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A9\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"9\" data-db-index=\"9\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"8\" data-order=\"8\" >8 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B9\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"9\" data-db-index=\"9\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Oregon\" data-order=\"Oregon\" >Oregon <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C9\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"9\" data-db-index=\"9\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$60,882\" data-order=\"$60,882\" >$60,882 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A10\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"10\" data-db-index=\"10\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"9\" data-order=\"9\" >9 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B10\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"10\" data-db-index=\"10\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Colorado\" data-order=\"Colorado\" >Colorado <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C10\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"10\" data-db-index=\"10\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$60,550\" data-order=\"$60,550\" >$60,550 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A11\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"11\" data-db-index=\"11\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-cell-format-type=\"number\" data-original-value=\"10\" data-order=\"10\" >10 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B11\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"11\" data-db-index=\"11\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Hawaii\" data-order=\"Hawaii\" >Hawaii <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C11\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"11\" data-db-index=\"11\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$59,827\" data-order=\"$59,827\" >$59,827 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><!-- \/#supsystic-table-133.supsystic-table --><\/div><!-- \/.supsystic-tables-wrap --><!-- Tables Generator by Supsystic --><!-- Version:1.11.2 --><!-- http:\/\/supsystic.com\/ --><a title=\"WordPress Data Table Plugin\" style=\"display:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/supsystic.com\/plugins\/wordpress-data-table-plugin\/?utm_medium=love_link\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress Data Table Plugin<\/a> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/What-Is-the-Average-Finra-Series-7-Salary-by-State\">states<\/a> are home to financial hubs, corporate securities firms, and access to high-net-worth clients.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-series-7-salary-vs-other-finance-careers\"><strong>Series 7 Salary vs Other Finance Careers<\/strong><\/h2> <style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"supsystic-table-134_7993-css\">\/* Here you can add custom CSS for the current table *\/ \/* Lean more about CSS: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cascading_Style_Sheets *\/ \/* To prevent the use of styles to other tables use \"#supsystic-table-134\" as a base selector for example: #supsystic-table-134 { ... } #supsystic-table-134 tbody { ... } #supsystic-table-134 tbody tr { ... } *\/ div#supsystic-table-134_wrapper { width: 60%; margin: 0 auto; } table#supsystic-table-134 { border: none !important; } .supsystic-tables-wrap .dataTables_scrollHead table.supsystic-table { border-bottom: unset !important; } .supsystic-tables-wrap thead th.htCenter { text-align: center !important; } span.discount { margin-top: 6px; display: inline-block; float: left; font-weight: 400; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; } .supsystic-tables-wrap tbody tr td { 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auto; } } <\/style> <div id=\"supsystic-table-134_7993\" class=\"supsystic-tables-wrap \" style=\" width:100%; visibility: hidden; \" data-table-width-fixed=\"100%\" data-table-width-mobile=\"100%\" ><table id=\"supsystic-table-134\" class=\"supsystic-table border stripe hover lightboxImg cell-border\" data-id=\"134\" data-view-id=\"134_7993\" data-title=\"Series 7 Salary vs Other Finance Careers\" data-currency-format=\"$1,000.00\" data-percent-format=\"10.00%\" data-date-format=\"DD.MM.YYYY\" data-time-format=\"HH:mm\" data-features=\"[&quot;after_table_loaded_script&quot;]\" data-search-value=\"\" data-lightbox-img=\"\" data-head=\"on\" data-head-rows-count=\"1\" data-pagination-length=\"50,100,All\" data-auto-index=\"off\" data-searching-settings=\"{&quot;columnSearchPosition&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;minChars&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-lang=\"default\" data-override=\"{&quot;emptyTable&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;info&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoEmpty&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoFiltered&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;lengthMenu&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;search&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;previous&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;zeroRecords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;exportLabel&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;file&quot;:&quot;default&quot;}\" data-merged=\"[]\" data-responsive-mode=\"2\" data-from-history=\"0\" ><thead><tr><th data-cell-id=\"A1\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Credential\/Role\" data-order=\"Credential\/Role\" style=\"min-width:50%; width:50%;\" >Credential\/Role <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"B1\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Average Salary\" data-order=\"Average Salary\" style=\"min-width:50%; width:50%;\" >Average Salary <\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"CFP\u00ae\" data-order=\"CFP\u00ae\" >CFP\u00ae <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Certified-Financial-Planner-Cfp-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$101,940&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Certified-Financial-Planner-Cfp-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$101,940&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Certified-Financial-Planner-Cfp-Salary\" target=\"_self\">$101,940<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Series 7\" data-order=\"Series 7\" >Series 7 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$57,583\" data-order=\"$57,583\" >$57,583 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Series 65\" data-order=\"Series 65\" >Series 65 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B4\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Series-65-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$78,695&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Series-65-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$78,695&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Series-65-Salary\" target=\"_self\">$78,695<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Wealth Manager\" data-order=\"Wealth Manager\" >Wealth Manager <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Wealth-Management-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$85K\u2013$110K+&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Wealth-Management-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$85K\u2013$110K+&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Wealth-Management-Salary\" target=\"_self\">$85K\u2013$110K+<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A6\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Portfolio Manager (CFA\u00ae)\" data-order=\"Portfolio Manager (CFA\u00ae)\" >Portfolio Manager (CFA\u00ae) <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B6\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Portfolio-Manager-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$65K\u2013$150K+&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Portfolio-Manager-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$65K\u2013$150K+&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Portfolio-Manager-Salary\" target=\"_self\">$65K\u2013$150K+<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A7\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Investment Banker\" data-order=\"Investment Banker\" >Investment Banker <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B7\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Investment-Banker-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$100K\u2013$150K+&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Investment-Banker-Salary&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;$100K\u2013$150K+&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Investment-Banker-Salary\" target=\"_self\">$100K\u2013$150K+<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><!-- \/#supsystic-table-134.supsystic-table --><\/div><!-- \/.supsystic-tables-wrap --><!-- Tables Generator by Supsystic --><!-- Version:1.11.2 --><!-- http:\/\/supsystic.com\/ --><a title=\"WordPress Data Table Plugin\" style=\"display:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/supsystic.com\/plugins\/wordpress-data-table-plugin\/?utm_medium=love_link\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress Data Table Plugin<\/a> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding credentials like Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA\u00ae) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/what-is-a-cfp\/\">Certified Financial Planner (CFP\u00ae)<\/a> dramatically increases earning potential and can lead to senior roles, asset management, or mutual fund manager positions.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-impacts-series-7-salary\"><strong>What Impacts Series 7 Salary?<\/strong><\/h2> <style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"supsystic-table-135_16360-css\">\/* Here you can add custom CSS for the current table *\/ \/* Lean more about CSS: https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cascading_Style_Sheets *\/ \/* To prevent the use of styles to other tables use \"#supsystic-table-135\" as a base selector for example: #supsystic-table-135 { ... } #supsystic-table-135 tbody { ... } #supsystic-table-135 tbody tr { ... } *\/ div#supsystic-table-135_wrapper { width: 60%; margin: 0 auto; } table#supsystic-table-135 { border: none !important; } .supsystic-tables-wrap .dataTables_scrollHead table.supsystic-table { border-bottom: unset !important; } .supsystic-tables-wrap thead th.htCenter { text-align: center !important; } span.discount { margin-top: 6px; display: inline-block; float: left; font-weight: 400; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; } .supsystic-tables-wrap tbody tr td { font-size: 15px !important; text-align: left; } .supsystic-tables-wrap thead th { font-size: 16px; } .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) th a:nth-child(3) { background: #1873cd; border: 1px solid #1873cd; } .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) th a:nth-child(4) { background: #1873cd; border: 1px solid #1873cd; } .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) th .editor_block:nth-child(1) { background: #32cd32; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; position: absolute; padding: 10px 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; top: 0px; left: 0; right: 0; } li.coupon_dis { list-style: none; } .dataTables_scrollBody .editor_block { display: none; } .editor_block::after { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; margin: auto; height: 10px; width: 10px; background: #32cd32; top: 35px; transform: rotate(45deg); } .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) a:nth-child(4), .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) a.external { color: #fff; padding: 4px 12px; width: 70%; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 9px; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px; } .supsystic-table thead th img { width: 200px; margin: 0 auto; display: block; } \/*.supsystic-table tbody tr:last-child td a {*\/ \/* background: #00d084;*\/ \/* color: #fff;*\/ \/* padding: 10px 10px;*\/ \/* border-radius: 10px;*\/ \/* font-size: 16px;*\/ \/*}*\/ .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) a:nth-child(3), .supsystic-table tr:nth-child(1) a.external { color: #fff; padding: 4px 12px; width: 70%; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 9px; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px; } table.dataTable.cell-border tbody th, table.dataTable.cell-border tbody td { border-top: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; } tr:first-child th { background-color: #fff; border: 1px solid #e1e1e1; } th:first-child, td:first-child { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; } .supsystic-table tbody tr 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tr:last-child td a { padding: 8px !important; font-size: 11px !important; } div#supsystic-table-135_wrapper { width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; } } <\/style> <div id=\"supsystic-table-135_16360\" class=\"supsystic-tables-wrap \" style=\" width:100%; visibility: hidden; \" data-table-width-fixed=\"100%\" data-table-width-mobile=\"100%\" ><table id=\"supsystic-table-135\" class=\"supsystic-table border stripe hover lightboxImg cell-border\" data-id=\"135\" data-view-id=\"135_16360\" data-title=\"What Impacts Series 7 Salary?\" data-currency-format=\"$1,000.00\" data-percent-format=\"10.00%\" data-date-format=\"DD.MM.YYYY\" data-time-format=\"HH:mm\" data-features=\"[&quot;after_table_loaded_script&quot;]\" data-search-value=\"\" data-lightbox-img=\"\" data-head=\"on\" data-head-rows-count=\"1\" data-pagination-length=\"50,100,All\" data-auto-index=\"off\" data-searching-settings=\"{&quot;columnSearchPosition&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;minChars&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-lang=\"default\" data-override=\"{&quot;emptyTable&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;info&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoEmpty&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoFiltered&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;lengthMenu&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;search&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;previous&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;zeroRecords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;exportLabel&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;file&quot;:&quot;default&quot;}\" data-merged=\"[]\" data-responsive-mode=\"2\" data-from-history=\"0\" ><thead><tr><th data-cell-id=\"A1\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Factor\" data-order=\"Factor\" style=\"min-width:36.2573%; width:36.2573%;\" >Factor <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"B1\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"How It Impacts Salary\" data-order=\"How It Impacts Salary\" style=\"min-width:63.7427%; width:63.7427%;\" >How It Impacts Salary <\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Client assets\" data-order=\"Client assets\" >Client assets <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"More assets = more commissions or fees\" data-order=\"More assets = more commissions or fees\" >More assets = more commissions or fees <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Compensation model\" data-order=\"Compensation model\" >Compensation model <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Base salary vs. commission-based vs. profit sharing\" data-order=\"Base salary vs. commission-based vs. profit sharing\" >Base salary vs. commission-based vs. profit sharing <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Location\" data-order=\"Location\" >Location <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B4\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Financial hubs like NYC, Boston, and Chicago pay higher\" data-order=\"Financial hubs like NYC, Boston, and Chicago pay higher\" >Financial hubs like NYC, Boston, and Chicago pay higher <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Firm type\" data-order=\"Firm type\" >Firm type <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Wirehouse firms pay more than small broker-dealers\" data-order=\"Wirehouse firms pay more than small broker-dealers\" >Wirehouse firms pay more than small broker-dealers <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A6\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Credentials\" data-order=\"Credentials\" >Credentials <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B6\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"CFA\u00ae, CFP\u00ae, or additional securities licenses increase pay\" data-order=\"CFA\u00ae, CFP\u00ae, or additional securities licenses increase pay\" >CFA\u00ae, CFP\u00ae, or additional securities licenses increase pay <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A7\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Client type\" data-order=\"Client type\" >Client type <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B7\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"7\" data-db-index=\"7\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Serving high-net-worth clients leads to higher income\" data-order=\"Serving high-net-worth clients leads to higher income\" >Serving high-net-worth clients leads to higher income <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><!-- \/#supsystic-table-135.supsystic-table --><\/div><!-- \/.supsystic-tables-wrap --><!-- Tables Generator by Supsystic --><!-- Version:1.11.2 --><!-- http:\/\/supsystic.com\/ --><a title=\"WordPress Data Table Plugin\" style=\"display:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/supsystic.com\/plugins\/wordpress-data-table-plugin\/?utm_medium=love_link\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress Data Table Plugin<\/a> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-career-paths-with-a-series-7-license\"><strong>Common Career Paths with a Series 7 License<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entry-Level Roles:<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Securities agent or broker-dealer agent<\/li> <li>Client service associate<\/li> <li>Financial services sales representative<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mid-Level Roles:<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Financial advisor or investment adviser representative<\/li> <li>Wealth manager<\/li> <li>Mutual fund representative<\/li> <li>Risk management associate<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advanced\/Senior Roles:<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Portfolio manager<\/li> <li>Investment banker<\/li> <li>Wealth management director<\/li> <li>Partner with profit sharing<\/li> <li>Independent registered investment adviser (RIA owner)<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-increase-your-series-7-salary\"><strong>How to Increase Your Series 7 Salary<\/strong><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Series-7-License-Salary-info.png\" alt=\"series 7 salary increase\" class=\"wp-image-7427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Series-7-License-Salary-info.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Series-7-License-Salary-info-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Series-7-License-Salary-info-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Series-7-License-Salary-info-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kansascity.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Series-7-License-Salary-info-280x280.png 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Work with high-net-worth clients and manage more assets<\/li> <li>Move to larger firms or financial hubs<\/li> <li>Add credentials such as CFP\u00ae, CFA\u00ae, Series 65, or Series 66<\/li> <li>Offer retirement planning, investment advice, and fee-based services<\/li> <li>Build a proven track record of investment success and strong client relationships<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Series 7 license opens doors to finance careers in securities, brokerage, and investment advice. While the average salary is around $57,583, your income can grow significantly depending on your firm, clients, compensation structure, and willingness to pursue additional licenses.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoy helping clients invest money, selling securities, and providing investment advice in a competitive industry, this license is a strong first step toward six figures and beyond.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2> <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765176620229\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is a Series 7 license worth it?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. It allows you to sell securities, become a financial advisor, and access higher-paying finance roles.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765176627735\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I need a degree to get a Series 7?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. You don\u2019t need a degree, but you do need sponsorship from a FINRA firm, and many employers prefer one.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765176635469\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What job pays $400,000 a year without a degree?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Top financial advisors, stockbrokers, business owners, and real estate investors can reach $400K based on performance, not education.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765176640702\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which jobs pay $700,000 a year?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Senior portfolio managers, wealth management partners, hedge fund managers, and investment bankers serving high-net-worth clients.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765176649366\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can a Series 7 license lead to six figures?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. With experience, strong clients, or roles in wealth or portfolio management, six figures is familiar.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people think the Series 7 is a golden ticket to Wall Street money. But here\u2019s the reality: some advisors never break $45,000, while others use the same license to earn six figures working with high-net-worth clients: same exam, completely different paychecks. 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