How much does an investment advisor make per month in Philippines?

An investment advisor in Philippines earns about 85,850 PHP a month before tax, based on an annual average of 1,030,200 PHP.

What's the salary range for an investment advisor in Philippines?

Entry-level investment advisors in Philippines start near 472,100 PHP. Top-end pay reaches around 1,632,100 PHP. The middle 50% of earners sit between 714,300 and 1,487,200 PHP.

Is the median investment advisor salary in Philippines higher or lower than the average?

The median is 1,113,700 PHP, higher than the average of 1,030,200 PHP. Half of investment advisors in Philippines earn below the median, half earn above it.

What's the gender pay gap for investment advisors in Philippines?

Men working as an investment advisor in Philippines earn around 15% more than women on average (1,099,200 vs 958,700 PHP a year).

Do investment advisors in Philippines get bonuses?

About 59% of investment advisors in Philippines reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary.

Do investment advisors earn more in the public or private sector in Philippines?

In Philippines, the public sector pays an investment advisor about 12% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

How often do investment advisors in Philippines get a pay raise?

An investment advisor in Philippines sees a raise of around 12% every 19 months, equivalent to roughly 8% a year.

Average Investment Advisor Salary in Philippines for 2026

An investment advisor in Philippines earns about 1,030,200 PHP a year. That's 92% above the national average of 535,800 PHP.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Philippines sit around 472,100 PHP a year, while the very top stretches to 1,632,100 PHP. Everything on this page is in Philippine peso (PHP, symbol ₱), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Philippines, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.

How much does an investment advisor make in Philippines?

Average salary

1,030,200 PHP

85,850 PHP per month

Lowest reported

472,100 PHP

39,341 PHP per month

Highest reported

1,632,100 PHP

136,008 PHP per month

A typical investment advisor working in Philippines brings home around 85,850 PHP a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 472,100 PHP, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 1,632,100 PHP for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior investment advisor working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.

How investment advisor pay ranges in Philippines

A good way to think about salary in Philippines is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all investment advisors in Philippines earn less than 1,113,700 PHP a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 714,300 PHP (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 1,487,200 PHP (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of investment advisors sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 472,100 PHP. The highest stretch to 1,632,100 PHP, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

472,100

Low

1,113,700

Median

1,632,100

High

714,300

25th

1,487,200

75th

The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in PHP

Investment advisor pay by experience in Philippines

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an investment advisor in Philippines, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical investment advisor salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

0-2 Years

535,900 PHP
2-5 Years

+34% from previous

719,100 PHP
5-10 Years

+48% from previous

1,062,500 PHP
10-15 Years

+22% from previous

1,296,900 PHP
15-20 Years

+9% from previous

1,417,600 PHP
20+ Years

+8% from previous

1,524,300 PHP

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 48%. That is the point at which a investment advisor typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.

Investment advisor pay by education in Philippines

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving investment advisor pay in Philippines. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average investment advisor salary in Philippines broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

Certificate or Diploma

615,000 PHP
Bachelor's Degree

+57% from previous

962,900 PHP
Master's Degree

+68% from previous

1,621,400 PHP

Investment advisor gender pay gap in Philippines

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Philippines is no exception. Male investment advisors in Philippines earn an average of 1,099,200 PHP a year, while female investment advisors earn around 958,700 PHP. That works out to a 15% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Investment Advisor gender pay gap

13%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Philippines.

Men 1,099,200 PHP

Women 958,700 PHP

Pay raises for an investment advisor in Philippines

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Philippines sees a raise of about 12% every 19 months, which works out to roughly 8% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Philippines, the national average raise is around 8% every 18 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Philippines:

Banking
Energy
Information Technology
Healthcare
Travel
Construction
Education

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

Junior Level

3% - 5%
Mid-Career
Senior Level
Top Management

Investment advisor bonus rates in Philippines

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

59%

59% of investment advisors in Philippines reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an investment advisor a moderate-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary. The remaining 41% of investment advisors reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Philippines

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

Finance
Architecture
Sales
Business Development
Marketing / Advertising
Information Technology
Healthcare
Insurance
Customer Service
Human Resources
Construction
Transport
Hospitality

Investment advisor: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Philippines is about 12% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

10%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Philippines on average.

Public sector 563,300 PHP

Private sector 504,300 PHP

Investment advisor salary by city in Philippines

Investment advisor pay is not even across Philippines. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

Kalookan
Manila
Davao
Quezon City
Taguig
Cebu
Cagayan de Oro
Pasig
Antipolo
Paranaque

Location	Type	Average	Median	Range
Kalookan	City	1,166,500 PHP	1,122,300 PHP	606,400-1,788,300 PHP
Manila	City	1,162,300 PHP	1,259,300 PHP	535,800-1,846,200 PHP
Davao	City	1,161,000 PHP	1,249,900 PHP	533,000-1,846,200 PHP
Quezon City	City	1,138,500 PHP	1,162,900 PHP	559,000-1,777,700 PHP
Taguig	City	1,114,700 PHP	1,198,300 PHP	514,300-1,777,700 PHP
Cebu	City	1,080,200 PHP	1,099,200 PHP	528,500-1,678,300 PHP
Cagayan de Oro	City	1,067,500 PHP	1,153,300 PHP	492,400-1,703,200 PHP
Pasig	City	1,037,000 PHP	1,057,100 PHP	507,300-1,621,400 PHP
Antipolo	City	1,015,500 PHP	973,800 PHP	528,500-1,547,500 PHP
Paranaque	City	986,700 PHP	946,000 PHP	513,300-1,510,400 PHP
Las Pinas	City	985,700 PHP	1,004,600 PHP	483,400-1,537,500 PHP
Valenzuela	City	953,200 PHP	917,200 PHP	496,100-1,464,200 PHP
Dasmarinas	City	931,700 PHP	949,600 PHP	454,900-1,450,700 PHP
Makati	City	906,500 PHP	979,600 PHP	417,200-1,440,700 PHP

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Risk Management Director	Accounting and Finance	919,700 PHP
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Economist	Accounting and Finance	884,700 PHP
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Audit Director	Accounting and Finance	874,500 PHP
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Auditing Manager	Accounting and Finance	798,900 PHP
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Investment Fund Manager	Accounting and Finance	791,200 PHP
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Assistant Finance Manager	Accounting and Finance	751,100 PHP
Accounting Head	Accounting and Finance	745,000 PHP
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Investor Relations Manager	Accounting and Finance	743,300 PHP
Investment Analyst	Accounting and Finance	739,500 PHP
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Cash Management Manager	Accounting and Finance	735,500 PHP
Risk Management Supervisor	Accounting and Finance	735,500 PHP
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Corporate Treasurer	Accounting and Finance	707,700 PHP
Revenue Recognition Analyst	Accounting and Finance	707,700 PHP
Finance Licensing Manager	Accounting and Finance	705,500 PHP
Accounts Payable Manager	Accounting and Finance	699,700 PHP
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KYC Team Leader	Accounting and Finance	695,400 PHP
Payroll Billing Manager	Accounting and Finance	667,400 PHP
Payroll Manager	Accounting and Finance	663,200 PHP
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Budget Analyst	Accounting and Finance	633,100 PHP
Accounting Unit Controller	Accounting and Finance	628,000 PHP
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Revenue Management Specialist	Accounting and Finance	610,100 PHP
Treasury Analyst	Accounting and Finance	610,100 PHP
Investment Broker	Accounting and Finance	608,500 PHP
Corporate Controller	Accounting and Finance	605,700 PHP
Financial Quantitative Analyst	Accounting and Finance	605,700 PHP
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Financial Policy Analyst	Accounting and Finance	585,900 PHP
Tax Consultant	Accounting and Finance	582,700 PHP
Cash Flow Analyst	Accounting and Finance	574,200 PHP
Tax Analyst	Accounting and Finance	574,200 PHP
Financial Controller	Accounting and Finance	571,300 PHP
Chief Accountant	Accounting and Finance	568,500 PHP
Financial Compliance Analyst	Accounting and Finance	566,900 PHP
Cost Accounting Supervisor	Accounting and Finance	565,100 PHP
Financial Actuary	Accounting and Finance	559,000 PHP
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Accounts Receivable Team Leader	Accounting and Finance	528,600 PHP
Accounting Supervisor	Accounting and Finance	525,700 PHP
Capital Markets Associate	Accounting and Finance	525,700 PHP
Financial Reporting Consultant	Accounting and Finance	524,700 PHP
External Auditor	Accounting and Finance	520,900 PHP
Credit Controller	Accounting and Finance	519,300 PHP
Accounts Receivable Administrator	Accounting and Finance	514,800 PHP
Assistant Financial Controller	Accounting and Finance	514,300 PHP
Financial Claims Analyst	Accounting and Finance	507,300 PHP
Payroll Administrator	Accounting and Finance	504,300 PHP
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Finance Release Analyst	Accounting and Finance	431,300 PHP
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Finance Licensing Specialist	Accounting and Finance	386,400 PHP
Inventory Accountant	Accounting and Finance	384,200 PHP
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist	Accounting and Finance	383,300 PHP
Billing Specialist	Accounting and Finance	383,300 PHP
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Treasury Accountant	Accounting and Finance	382,600 PHP
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Tax Examiner	Accounting and Finance	377,200 PHP
Financial Accountant	Accounting and Finance	372,600 PHP
Fixed Assets Administrator	Accounting and Finance	372,600 PHP
Cost Accountant	Accounting and Finance	367,900 PHP
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Bookkeeping Specialist	Accounting and Finance	357,300 PHP
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Billing Coordinator	Accounting and Finance	344,600 PHP
Fund Accountant	Accounting and Finance	341,900 PHP
Accounting Coordinator	Accounting and Finance	335,100 PHP
Tax Accountant	Accounting and Finance	332,500 PHP
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Payroll Officer	Accounting and Finance	309,800 PHP
Collections Representative	Accounting and Finance	307,400 PHP
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Financial Associate	Accounting and Finance	294,700 PHP
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Accounts Receivable Clerk	Accounting and Finance	283,400 PHP
Assistant Accountant	Accounting and Finance	282,500 PHP
Financial Assistant	Accounting and Finance	282,500 PHP
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Credit and Loans Officer	Accounting and Finance	272,800 PHP
Billing Clerk	Accounting and Finance	268,900 PHP
Accounting Associate	Accounting and Finance	263,900 PHP
Accounting Technician	Accounting and Finance	263,200 PHP
Debtors Clerk	Accounting and Finance	263,100 PHP
Underwriter	Accounting and Finance	253,400 PHP
Cashbook Clerk	Accounting and Finance	249,600 PHP
Bookkeeper	Accounting and Finance	247,800 PHP
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Investment Advisor in Philippines: FAQs

How much does an investment advisor make per month in Philippines?

An investment advisor in Philippines earns about 85,850 PHP a month before tax, based on an annual average of 1,030,200 PHP.
What's the salary range for an investment advisor in Philippines?

Entry-level investment advisors in Philippines start near 472,100 PHP. Top-end pay reaches around 1,632,100 PHP. The middle 50% of earners sit between 714,300 and 1,487,200 PHP.
Is the median investment advisor salary in Philippines higher or lower than the average?

The median is 1,113,700 PHP, higher than the average of 1,030,200 PHP. Half of investment advisors in Philippines earn below the median, half earn above it.
What's the gender pay gap for investment advisors in Philippines?

Men working as an investment advisor in Philippines earn around 15% more than women on average (1,099,200 vs 958,700 PHP a year).
Do investment advisors in Philippines get bonuses?

About 59% of investment advisors in Philippines reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary.
Do investment advisors earn more in the public or private sector in Philippines?

In Philippines, the public sector pays an investment advisor about 12% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.
How often do investment advisors in Philippines get a pay raise?

An investment advisor in Philippines sees a raise of around 12% every 19 months, equivalent to roughly 8% a year.