How much does a credit counselor make in Seattle?
$64,380a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $30.95 an hour or $5,365 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.95
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,220Median: $64,380Highest 10%: $83,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,220 | $25.11 | |
| 25th | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| Median | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| 75th | $77,670 | $37.34 | |
| 90th | $83,850 | $40.31 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| Portland, OR | $61,980 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $134,300 |
| Project Management Specialist | $130,400 |
| Management Analyst | $126,300 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $124,800 |
| Financial Examiner | $122,200 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $119,200 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $114,500 |
| Logistician | $108,900 |
| Budget Analyst | $104,100 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $102,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $30.95 ($64,380 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $64,380 against $52,230 nationally, 23% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $62,360, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for credit counselor pay?
9 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,850 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.