| Cover Page | May 12, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Document Period End Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL |
| Entity File Number | 1-9109 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-1517485 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 880 Carillon Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | St. Petersburg |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33716 |
| City Area Code | 727 |
| Local Phone Number | 567-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | RJF |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000720005 |
| Amendment Flag | true |
