As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Advisor in the US is $60,403, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,162 weekly, or $5,034 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Advisor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Technical Advisor in the US vary widely, spanning from $47,093 to $70,303. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,436) and 75th percentile ($65,585), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,303 per year. This $12,149 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 $47,093 US October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $53,436 US October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $60,403 US October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $65,585 US October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $70,303 US October 01, 2026
25% $53,436 10% $47,093 90% $70,303 75% $65,585 $60,403 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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