IT Advisory Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an IT Advisory Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Advisory Associate in the United States is $52,608 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an IT Advisory Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,123
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,067 to $59,159
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,291
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IT Advisory Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $59,159 $4,930 $1,138 $28
Average $52,608 $4,384 $1,012 $25
25th Percentile $44,067 $3,672 $847 $21
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Key Factors That Influence IT Advisory Associate Salaries

An IT Advisory Associate'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 IT Advisory Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Advisory Associate'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): $50,591
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,184
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,715
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,769
  • Expert (over 8 years): $56,283
Levels Salary
Entry Level IT Advisory Associate$50,591
Intermediate Level IT Advisory Associate$51,184
Senior Level IT Advisory Associate$53,715
Specialist Level IT Advisory Associate$55,769
Expert Level IT Advisory Associate$56,283
$50,591 0 yr
$51,184 < 2 yrs
$53,715 2-4 yrs
$55,769 5-8 yrs
$56,283 > 8 yrs
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How Do IT Advisory Associate 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 IT Advisory Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $58,247.
  • California: $58,026.
  • Massachusetts: $57,253.

Top Paying Cities for IT Advisory Associates

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: $66,354
  • San Francisco: $65,702
  • Oakland: $64,245

What Skills Can Increase an IT Advisory Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.08% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Child Development (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.
  • Early Childhood Education (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.08%
Child Development 1.83%
Early Childhood Education 1.59%
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 an IT Advisory Associate's salary.
  • LMS: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
LMS
$57,343
9%
Applied Behavior Analysis
$55,238
5%
Goal Oriented
$54,712
4%
Analysis
$54,712
4%
Coaching
$54,186
3%
Initiative
$53,660
2%
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How Education impacts an IT Advisory Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many IT Advisory Associates 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 an IT Advisory Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $58,261 and $66,637).

IT Advisory Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for IT Advisory Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 2.3%
Associates 3.8%
Bachelors 28.2%
Masters 63.4%
Doctorate 1.1%
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IT Advisory Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Advisory Associate'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for IT Advisory Associate

Salaries for an IT Advisory Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,122 in 2023 to around $52,930 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of IT Advisory Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of IT Advisory Associate Over Time

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