BankingUpdated Q1 2026

Wealth Manager Salary
in Sacramento, CA

Provide comprehensive financial planning and investment management to high-net-worth clients. Median salary in Sacramento: $142K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$142K
per year
Take-home: $87K

Salary range in Sacramento

Entry level (25th)$100,000
Median (50th)$142,000
Senior (75th)$207,000
Top earner (90th)$295,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Sacramento, California.

Key facts for Sacramento

Median salary
$142K
annual
Take-home pay
$87K
after fed/state tax
COL index
128
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,800
per month
YoY growth
+4.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Sacramento Wealth Manager to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $142K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Sacramento

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Wealth Manager salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$119K$130K$140K$151K$161K201920212023202520272029
2026
$146K
projected
2027
$149K
projected
2028
$153K
projected
2029
$157K
projected
2030
$161K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$142,000+$0
2028 projected$142,000+$0
2029 projected$142,000+$0
2030 projected$142,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Wealth Manager Salary in Sacramento, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Wealth Manager salary in Sacramento, CA is $142,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Sacramento–CA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Wealth Manager in Sacramento

Entry-level Wealth Managers in Sacramento with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $100,000 and $142,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $142,000 to $207,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $207,000 to $295,000 or more.

Cost of living in Sacramento for Wealth Managers

Sacramento has a cost of living index of 128 compared to the US national average of 100. Sacramento's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Wealth Manager

Bachelor's in Finance; CFP or CFA designation; Series 7/66. 40% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Wealth Manager salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Sacramento (current)$142K128
Los Angeles$156K163
San Diego$150K148
San Jose$174K210
San Francisco$180K224
Fresno$114K102