Debt Advisor Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Debt Advisor in the United States is $59,916 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,410
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,654 to $63,315
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,863
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Debt Advisor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,315 $5,276 $1,218 $30
Average $59,916 $4,993 $1,152 $29
25th Percentile $54,654 $4,555 $1,051 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Debt Advisor Salaries

A Debt 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Debt Advisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Debt Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,339.
  • California: $66,087.
  • Massachusetts: $65,206.

Top Paying Cities for Debt 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: $75,572
  • San Francisco: $74,829
  • Oakland: $73,169

What Skills Can Increase a Debt Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 4.18% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • RPO (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) involves an employer turning the responsibility of finding potential job candidates over to a third-party service provider.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Networking 4.18%
RPO 2.25%
Microsoft Office 1.22%
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 Debt Advisor's salary.
  • Software Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Software Engineering
$67,106
12%
Oral Communication
$64,709
8%
Sense Of Urgency
$64,709
8%
Cold Calling
$64,709
8%
Partnering
$64,709
8%
Diversity and Inclusion
$64,709
8%
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Debt Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Debt 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Debt Advisor

Salaries for a Debt Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,133 in 2023 to around $57,672 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Debt Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Debt Advisor Over Time

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