Service Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Service Advisor make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Service Advisor in the United States is $101,023 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, a Service Advisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,159
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,858 to $116,274
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,694
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View as table View as graph 25% $89,858 10% $79,694 90% $130,159 75% $116,274 $101,023 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Service Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $116,274 $9,690 $2,236 $56
Average $101,023 $8,419 $1,943 $49
25th Percentile $89,858 $7,488 $1,728 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Service Advisor Salaries

A Service Advisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Service Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Service Advisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $95,785
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,279
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,432
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,749
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,471
Levels Salary
Entry Level Service Advisor$95,785
Intermediate Level Service Advisor$96,279
Senior Level Service Advisor$97,432
Specialist Level Service Advisor$98,749
Expert Level Service Advisor$101,471
$95,785 0 yr
$96,279 < 2 yrs
$97,432 2-4 yrs
$98,749 5-8 yrs
$101,471 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Service Advisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $127,420
  • San Francisco: $126,025
  • Oakland: $123,369

What Skills Can Increase a Service Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.49% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 2.75% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
  • Maintenance Management (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Planning, controlling, and overseeing maintenance resources and activities to preserve facility assets and ensure maximum efficiency.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.49%
Purchasing 2.75%
Maintenance Management 1.23%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Service Advisor's salary.
  • Maintenance Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Performance Review: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Maintenance Management
$114,156
13%
Team Operations
$111,125
10%
Performance Review
$110,115
9%
DOT Compliance
$109,105
8%
Equipment Maintenance
$109,105
8%
Fleet Management
$109,105
8%
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Service Advisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Service Advisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Service Advisor positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Service Advisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Service Advisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$121,228$58.020%

How Education impacts a Service Advisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Service Advisors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Service Advisor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $96,653 and $105,354).

Service Advisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Service Advisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 40.8%
Associates 17.4%
Bachelors 32.2%
Masters 7.9%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Service Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Service Advisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Service Advisor

Salaries for a Service Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,535 in 2023 to around $102,369 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Service Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Service Advisor Over Time

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2023
$104,535
2024
$103,463
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$102,369
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2024 $103,463
2025 $102,369
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  • Schneider

    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

    Senior Diesel Service Advisor. Job overview: Act as the main liaison between Schneider drivers and diesel technicians as a Senior Diesel Service Advisor in... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Premium Velocity Auto LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Premium Velocity Auto LLC | Columbus, OH

    Customer Service Advisors/Lube TechniciansAre you considering a career in automotive. At Premium Velocity Auto/Jiffy Lube (PVA), no automotive experience i... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Trek Bikes

    Columbus, OH

    Trek Bikes | Columbus, OH

    Trek Service Technician/Advisor. Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredi... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Krieger Ford

    Columbus, OH

    Krieger Ford | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job Description. Automotive Service Advisor Krieger Ford is looking for a motivated, customer-focused Automotive Service ... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Hyundai of Dublin

    Columbus, OH

    Hyundai of Dublin | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. At. Great Lakes H... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Micro Center Inc

    Columbus, OH

    Micro Center Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented. SERVICE EXPERIENCE ADVISOR. It is Micro Center’s core promis... more

    9 Days Ago

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FAQ about Service Advisor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Service Advisor?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Service Advisor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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