As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Advisor in the US is $60,391, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,161 weekly, or $5,033 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Advisor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Technical Advisor in the US vary widely, spanning from $47,116 to $70,320. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,443) and 75th percentile ($65,589), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,320 per year. This $12,146 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or IT Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Technical Advisor often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Technical Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $47,116 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $53,443 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $60,391 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $65,589 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $70,320 US January 01, 2026
25% $53,443 10% $47,116 90% $70,320 75% $65,589 $60,391 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Technical Advisor ?

A technical advisor is an individual who is an expert in a particular field of knowledge, hired to provide detailed information and advice to people working in that field. For example, a construction company might hire a technical expert in fluid dynamics to advise them if seeking to move a small water course or a company operating in adventure education will frequently hire technical experts to ensure that their policies and procedures are robust enough to handle the hazards they are going to face....

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  1. This Job:

    Technical Advisor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Technical Support Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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