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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Financial Advisor Salary After Tax in Milwaukee

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท WI ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.00

Financial Advisor Salary Range

25th Percentile

$62,000

Take-home:

$48,956

$4,080/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$99,000

Take-home:

$73,172

$6,098/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$160,000

Take-home:

$112,020

$9,335/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $99,000

Gross Salary$99,000
Federal Tax(13.5%)โ€“$13,394
WI State Taxโ€“$4,860
Social Securityโ€“$6,138
Medicareโ€“$1,436
Annual Take-Home$73,172
$6,098Monthly
$2,814Bi-Weekly
26.09%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Milwaukee

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)20.5% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,250/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,560/mo

COL Index

1.00

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,524/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $6,098 ($73,176/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,049

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,829

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,220

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$36,588

Wants / year

$21,953

Savings / year

$14,635

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Financial Advisor salary in Milwaukee?

The median Financial Advisor salary in Milwaukee (WI) is $99,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $62,000 and the 75th percentile is $160,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Financial Advisor in Milwaukee?

At the median salary of $99,000, a Financial Advisor in WI takes home approximately $73,172 per year ($6,098/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 26.09%.

Can a Financial Advisor afford rent in Milwaukee?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Milwaukee is $1,250/month. On the median Financial Advisor salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 20.5%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,524/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Financial Advisor salaries in Milwaukee?

Milwaukee has a cost-of-living index of 1.00 (1.00 = national average). Milwaukee is 0% cheaper than the US average, so the Financial Advisor salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.