Payment Advisor Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payment Advisor in the United States is $64,261 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,062
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,131 to $68,344
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,370
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Payment Advisor Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,344 $5,695 $1,314 $33
Average $64,261 $5,355 $1,236 $31
25th Percentile $60,131 $5,011 $1,156 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Payment Advisor Salaries

A Payment 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 Payment Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payment 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): $62,579
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,705
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,207
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,961
  • Expert (over 8 years): $65,282
Levels Salary
Entry Level Payment Advisor$62,579
Intermediate Level Payment Advisor$62,705
Senior Level Payment Advisor$63,207
Specialist Level Payment Advisor$63,961
Expert Level Payment Advisor$65,282
$62,579 0 yr
$62,705 < 2 yrs
$63,207 2-4 yrs
$63,961 5-8 yrs
$65,282 > 8 yrs
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How Do Payment 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 Payment Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $71,150.
  • California: $70,880.
  • Massachusetts: $69,935.

Top Paying Cities for Payment 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: $81,052
  • San Francisco: $80,255
  • Oakland: $78,475

What Skills Can Increase a Payment Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.86% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Accounting Systems (Mentioned in 5.08% Job Postings): An accounting system is a system that is employed in a company to organize financial information. It can be either manual or computerized.
  • Project Planning (Mentioned in 5.08% Job Postings): Project planning is part of project management, which relates to the use of schedules such as Gantt charts to plan and subsequently report progress within the project environment. Project planning can be done manually or by the use of project management software.
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Analysis 11.86%
Accounting Systems 5.08%
Project Planning 5.08%
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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 Payment Advisor's salary.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Root Cause Analysis
 $80,969
26%
Analysis
 $75,828
18%
Decision Making
 $71,972
12%
Communication Skills
 $70,687
10%
Partnering
 $70,044
9%
Claim Reviews
 $70,044
9%
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How Education impacts a Payment Advisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Payment Advisors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Payment Advisor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $53,333 and $57,478).

Payment Advisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Payment Advisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 48.6%
High School 48.6%
Associates 16.2%
Bachelors 30.5%
Masters 2.9%
Doctorate 1.9%
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Payment Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payment 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.

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$60,131
Average $64,261/year
$68,344
$5,011
Average $5,355/month
$5,695
$1,156
Average $1,236/week
$1,314
$29
Average $31/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $68,344 $5,695 $1,314 $33
Average $64,261 $5,355 $1,236 $31
25th Percentile $60,131 $5,011 $1,156 $29

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Salary Trends for Payment Advisor

Salaries for a Payment Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,834 in 2023 to around $78,761 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Payment Advisor salary trends, .

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2024 $79,984
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