How much does a companion make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,806 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,236
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $62,660 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,420 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,370 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $49,290 |
| 5. United States | $45,670 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $44,390 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $341 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer$41,020
- Embalmer$45,250
- Animal carer$36,850
- Driving instructor$46,800
- Sex worker$34,870
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $58,720 |
| Washington | $58,240 |
| Massachusetts | $55,720 |
| New York | $55,520 |
| Rhode Island | $54,270 |
| Colorado | $54,030 |
| Delaware | $53,870 |
| Alaska | $52,460 |
| California | $52,080 |
| New Jersey | $51,340 |
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| Connecticut | $51,220 |
| Maine | $51,040 |
| Wyoming | $49,600 |
| Vermont | $49,350 |
| Montana | $48,040 |
| South Dakota | $47,970 |
| Minnesota | $47,890 |
| Maryland | $47,600 |
| New Hampshire | $47,560 |
| Illinois | $47,490 |
| Kansas | $46,900 |
| Indiana | $46,900 |
| South Carolina | $46,390 |
| Arizona | $46,350 |
| North Carolina | $46,130 |
| Wisconsin | $45,690 |
| Idaho | $45,660 |
| Florida | $45,620 |
| North Dakota | $45,490 |
| New Mexico | $45,370 |
| Virginia | $45,230 |
| Hawaii | $45,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,710 |
| Texas | $44,540 |
| Nebraska | $44,190 |
| Oregon | $43,340 |
| Missouri | $43,130 |
| Nevada | $42,980 |
| Tennessee | $42,780 |
| Utah | $42,250 |
| Michigan | $42,190 |
| Ohio | $41,600 |
| Alabama | $41,130 |
| Kentucky | $41,030 |
| Georgia | $39,650 |
| Iowa | $39,510 |
| Oklahoma | $38,300 |
| Mississippi | $38,030 |
| Arkansas | $37,950 |
| Louisiana | $36,970 |
| West Virginia | $36,920 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $48,590 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $48,560 |
| Personal Care and Service Worker | $41,600 |
| Crematory Operator | $43,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a companion make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,806 a month, $45,670 a year.
How much does a companion make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $31,580 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $65,480.
Which country pays a companion the most?
United States, with a median of $45,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a companion the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $58,720 a year.
Does a companion make more in the United States or in United Kingdom?
In the United States: $45,670 a year against $33,910 in United Kingdom, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a companion or an astrologer?
A companion: $45,670 a year against $41,020 for an astrologer, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate