How much does a Residence Counselor make hourly?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Residence Counselor in the United States is $27. While Salary.com is seeing that Residence Counselor salary in the US can go up to $34 or down to $22, but most earn between $24 and $31. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Residence Counselor in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Residence Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Residence Counselor Salary $22 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Residence Counselor Salary $24 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Residence Counselor Salary $27 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Residence Counselor Salary $31 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Residence Counselor Salary $34 US January 01, 2026
25% $24 10% $22 90% $34 75% $31 $27 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Residence Counselor

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Residential Property Manager I

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

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27

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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27
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Residence Counselor in the United States. The average hourly rate for Residence Counselor ranges from $24 to $31 with the average hourly pay of $27. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $23 to $34 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $27.

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