How much does a credit counselor make in Birmingham?
$45,760a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 118
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,160Median: $45,760Highest 10%: $76,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,160 | $19.79 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 90th | $76,720 | $36.88 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Management Analyst | $108,200 |
| Credit Analyst | $101,700 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,800 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $91,290 |
| Budget Analyst | $88,550 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $86,530 |
| Claims Adjuster | $84,640 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $81,750 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $79,480 |
| Cost Estimator | $79,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $22.00 ($45,760 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $45,760 against $52,230 nationally, 12% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $48,120, so Birmingham pays 5% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for credit counselor pay?
105 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,720 or more.
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.