How much does a credit counselor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $25.11 an hour or $4,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.11
- Average (mean)
- $57,210
- Jobs
- 27,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| Median | $52,230 | $25.11 | |
| 75th | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $80,440 | $38.67 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $67,120 |
| Georgia | $64,080 |
| District of Columbia | $63,580 |
| Massachusetts | $63,240 |
| New York | $63,030 |
| Nebraska | $62,510 |
| Washington | $62,360 |
| Minnesota | $62,160 |
| Maryland | $60,450 |
| Oregon | $59,150 |
| New Hampshire | $58,830 |
| Rhode Island | $58,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,330 |
| New Jersey | $57,180 |
| Colorado | $57,130 |
| Maine | $55,490 |
| Nevada | $55,480 |
| Connecticut | $54,710 |
| South Carolina | $53,190 |
| Delaware | $52,840 |
| North Dakota | $52,220 |
| Michigan | $52,160 |
| Wisconsin | $52,140 |
| Illinois | $51,930 |
| Virginia | $51,550 |
| Arizona | $51,480 |
| Utah | $51,330 |
| Ohio | $51,160 |
| Idaho | $51,130 |
| New Mexico | $50,390 |
| South Dakota | $48,890 |
| Texas | $48,220 |
| Indiana | $48,180 |
| Kentucky | $48,150 |
| Iowa | $48,130 |
| Alabama | $48,120 |
| Louisiana | $47,250 |
| Oklahoma | $46,950 |
| Florida | $46,300 |
| North Carolina | $46,180 |
| Mississippi | $45,990 |
| West Virginia | $45,860 |
| Arkansas | $45,060 |
| Wyoming | $42,580 |
| Tennessee | $38,730 |
| Missouri | $30,580 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $82,570 |
| San Jose, CA | $80,680 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,930 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $66,660 |
| Boulder, CO | $65,540 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,210 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,750 |
| Seattle, WA | $64,380 |
| Atlanta, GA | $64,080 |
| Boston, MA | $64,080 |
| New York, NY | $63,170 |
| Ithaca, NY | $62,750 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,520 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,500 |
In other countries
Credit Counselor belongs to the international group "Credit and loans officers".
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- Financial Risk Specialist$117,300
- Financial Examiner$94,160
- Loan Officer$76,690
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $25.11 ($52,230 a year).
How much does a credit counselor make a month?
About $4,353 a month before tax, based on a median of $52,230 a year.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,350 or less a year ($18.44 an hour); the top 10% make $80,440 or more.
Which state pays credit counselors the most?
California, with a median of $67,120 a year, followed by Georgia ($64,080) and District of Columbia ($63,580).
Which city pays credit counselors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $82,570 a year.
How many credit counselors are there in the United States?
About 27,770 people work as credit counselors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.