Admissions Counselor Salary in the US

$42,240
per year
per month
$3,520
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,200/year
Bonus
$180/month

Admissions Counselor - Average Salary

The average salary for an Admissions Counselor is $42,240 per year ($3,520 per month), which is $11,250 (-21%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
An Admissions Counselor can expect an average starting salary of $32,780. The highest salaries can exceed $64,790.
$32,780
Low
$42,240
Average salary
$64,790
High
$2,730
Low
$3,520
Average salary
$5,400
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$38,000
$76,090
Salary$32,780 - 64,790
Bonus$0 - 11,300
Total Pay$32,780 - 76,090
$0
$3,170
$6,340
Salary$2,730 - 5,400
Bonus$0 - 940
Total Pay$2,730 - 6,340

Admissions Counselor Salary Range

Low
$32,780
Average salary
$42,240
Senior
$49,550
High
$64,790
Low
$2,730
Average salary
$3,520
Senior
$4,130
High
$5,400
Among Admissions Counselors in the U.S., Entry Level Admissions Counselors and Undergraduate Admissions Counselors have lower salaries, while International Admissions Counselors and College Admissions Counselors enjoy higher salaries.

Admissions Counselor - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
College Admissions Counselor$49K/year
+16% 
International Admissions Counselor$48K/year
+14% 
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor$37K/year
 -13%
Entry Level Admissions Counselor$35K/year
 -18%

Admissions Counselor - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Admissions Counselor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $34,500 per year. A mid level Admissions Counselor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $38,600, while a Senior Admissions Counselor with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $52,680. Admissions Counselors with more than 20 years of experience earn $53,770 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Admissions Counselor

Late Career▲ +27%
Senior▲ +25%
Average Salary$42,240/year
Mid Level▼ -9%
Entry Level▼ -18%

Gender Breakdown

Female
71%
Male
29%

Admissions Counselor - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Admissions Counselor jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Admissions Counselor

How much does an Admissions Counselor make in the US?
An Admissions Counselor in the US earns an average of $42,240 gross per year, which is about $3,520 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Admissions Counselor updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Admissions Counselor in the US?
The starting salary of an Admissions Counselor in the US is around $32,780 gross per year. Entry Level Admissions Counselors and Undergraduate Admissions Counselors usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Admissions Counselor in the US?
The highest salary of an Admissions Counselor in the US can reach and exceed $64,790 gross per year. International Admissions Counselors and College Admissions Counselors usually have the highest salaries.
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