Settlement Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Settlement Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Settlement Associate in the United States is $38,540 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,137
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,303 to $40,946
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,355
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Settlement Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,946 $3,412 $787 $20
Average $38,540 $3,212 $741 $19
25th Percentile $35,303 $2,942 $679 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Settlement Associate Salaries

A Settlement 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 Settlement Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Settlement 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): $38,225
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,840
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,893
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,006
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,081
Levels Salary
Entry Level Settlement Associate$38,225
Intermediate Level Settlement Associate$38,840
Senior Level Settlement Associate$39,893
Specialist Level Settlement Associate$40,006
Expert Level Settlement Associate$40,081
$38,225 0 yr
$38,840 < 2 yrs
$39,893 2-4 yrs
$40,006 5-8 yrs
$40,081 > 8 yrs
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How Do Settlement 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 Settlement Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,671.
  • California: $42,509.
  • Massachusetts: $41,943.

Top Paying Cities for Settlement 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: $48,610
  • San Francisco: $48,132
  • Oakland: $47,065

What Skills Can Increase a Settlement Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.87% 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.
  • Shipping and Receiving (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Managing and maintaining records of all products shipped and received to ensure the correct filing of orders.
  • Barcode (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): A bar code is the small image of lines (bars) and spaces that is affixed to retail store items, identification cards, and postal mail to identify a particular product number, person, or location.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.87%
Shipping and Receiving 2.15%
Barcode 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 a Settlement Associate's salary.
  • Gathering Information: Can increase your salary by up to 55%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Managed Services: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Gathering Information
$59,737
55%
Initiative
$45,477
18%
Managed Services
$44,321
15%
Presentation
$42,779
11%
Quality Control
$42,394
10%
Leadership
$42,394
10%
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How Education impacts a Settlement Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Settlement Associates enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Settlement Associate with a No Diploma is between $34,679 and $36,879).

Settlement Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Settlement Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 62.4%
Associates 12.9%
Bachelors 20.8%
Masters 3.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Settlement Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Settlement 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 Settlement Associate

Salaries for a Settlement Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,103 in 2023 to around $39,585 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Settlement Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Settlement Associate Over Time

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