Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salary in California

$63,863

California Average

$71,341/ year

$34/hour

$80,716

Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salary in California Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$64,679

California

United States

$71,341

$5,322

California Average

$5,945/ month

$34/hour

$6,726

Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salary in California Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$5,390

California

United States

$5,945

$1,228

California Average

$1,372/ week

$34/hour

$1,552

Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salary in California Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$1,244

California

United States

$1,372

$31

California Average

$34/ hour

$15/hour

$39

Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salary in California Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$31

California

United States

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,716	$6,726	$1,552	$39
Average	$71,341	$5,945	$1,372	$34
25th Percentile	$63,863	$5,322	$1,228	$31

How much does an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor earn in California

As of March 26, 2024, an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor in California earns an average salary of $71,341 per year.

An Adjunct Faculty/Counselor's salary in California can be paid hourly, weekly or monthly depending on the company and job type. Most part-time jobs will be paid hourly or weekly. Using the salary calculator, the average pay comes out to be about $34 an hour or $1,372/week or $5,945/month.

The average salary of an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor ranges from $63,863 to $80,716. The average salary range for an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor varies widely, which indicates that there are many opportunities for advancement, promotions, and salary increases. These opportunities depend on many factors, including skills, education, certifications, location, and years of experience.

California is ranked 2nd out of 51 states nationwide for Adjunct Faculty/Counselor salaries. Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target by estimating the most accurate annual salary range for Adjunct Faculty/Counselor jobs, with more online, real-time compensation data than any other website.

What is the Average Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salary by City in California?

Below is a list of the average salaries for an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor in 10 cities in California. We've identified 351 cities where the typical salary for an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor job is above the average in California. The top-paid city for Adjunct Faculty/Counselor is San Jose and the average salary for an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor job is earned $81,172 which is higher than the average in California.

This is followed by Santa Clara and Saratoga in second and third places, which beat the average in California by $9,831(13.78%) and $9,831(13.78%) respectively. In fourth place is Sunnyvale with a salary of $81,172, which is higher than the California average salary. Los Gatos and Milpitas continue the rankings.

Based on the summary of average salaries paid by cities in California, the Adjunct Faculty/Counselor job market in San Jose is relatively active with a higher salary paid to compare to other cities in California.

Finally, Adjunct Faculty/Counselor jobs pay differently by city, even if they are in California. The cost of living might be a key factor when considering the location and salary of an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor position.

CITY	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
San Jose	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39
Santa Clara	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39
Saratoga	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39
Sunnyvale	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39
Los Gatos	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39
Milpitas	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39
Mountain View	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39
Alviso	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39
Campbell	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39
Cupertino	$81,172	$6,764	$1,561	$39

What Similar Jobs are Paid to Adjunct Faculty/Counselor in California?

There are 11 jobs that we find are related to the Adjunct Faculty/Counselor job category,these similar jobs include Adjunct Professor,Adjunct Instructor,Adjunct Teacher,Adjunct Lecturer,Adjunct Counselor,Adjunct Educator,Adjunct Librarian,Adjunct Researcher,Adjunct Supervisor,Adjunct, Psychology,and Adjunct Professor - Law.

All of these 11 jobs are paid between $33,416 to $187,520, and the Adjunct Professor - Law gets the highest paid with $187,520 from them. Those similar job salaries are paid differently by many factors such as company size, department base, responsibility, and others. If you're qualified to be hired for one of these similar jobs to the Adjunct Faculty/Counselor, you could refer to the below list of job salaries based on market prices in California.

JOB TITLE	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Adjunct Professor	$124,515	$10,376	$2,395	$60
Adjunct Instructor	$33,416	$2,785	$643	$16
Adjunct Teacher	$62,516	$5,210	$1,202	$30
Adjunct Lecturer	$102,450	$8,537	$1,970	$49
Adjunct Counselor	$72,491	$6,041	$1,394	$35
Adjunct Educator	$61,257	$5,105	$1,178	$29
Adjunct Librarian	$80,912	$6,743	$1,556	$39
Adjunct Researcher	$71,345	$5,945	$1,372	$34
Adjunct Supervisor	$68,045	$5,670	$1,309	$33
Adjunct, Psychology	$96,089	$8,007	$1,848	$46
Adjunct Professor - Law	$187,520	$15,627	$3,606	$90