Child Advocate Salary in the United States

Child Advocate Salary

How much does a Child Advocate make in the United States? The average Child Advocate salary in the United States is $36,778 as of August 27, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $32,810 and $41,212. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $32,810 10% $29,198 90% $45,250 75% $41,212 $36,778 50%(Median)

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System Navigator, EFMP
Magellan Health - Fort Lee , VA
Partners with Families to increase resilience, develop self-advocacy skills, and improve their ... and child counseling; counseling or behavioral science; education; or community health or public ...
Magellan Health - 8 days ago
System Navigator, EFMP
Magellan Health - Fort Belvoir , VA
Partners with Families to increase resilience, develop self-advocacy skills, and improve their ... Bachelor degree in social work, psychology; marriage, family, and child counseling; counseling or ...
Magellan Health - 9 days ago
Qualified Mental Health Professional - QMHP
Counseling and Advocacy Associates - Midlothian , VA
Provide case management and service coordination, as well as serve as role model for child and family to learn socially effective behaviors and interventions. * Provide emergency response and crisis ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
School RN Needed!
MAXIM HEALTHCARE GROUP - Stafford , VA
Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program ... Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit ...
Maxim Healthcare Services - 1 day ago
School LPNs Needed ASAP!
MAXIM HEALTHCARE GROUP - Fairfax , VA
Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program ... Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit ...
Maxim Healthcare Services - 7 days ago
School Psychologist
ProCare Therapy - Portsmouth , VA
School Psychologists work alongside school coordinators as advocates for a students' well-being and is invested in a child's educational and personal advancement. The ideal candidate will not only ...
Soliant - 51 days ago

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Child Advocate

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Child Life Program Director


    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Advocate in the United States. The base salary for Child Advocate ranges from $32,810 to $41,212 with the average base salary of $36,778. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,877 to $41,270 with the average total cash compensation of $36,812.

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