College Advisor Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

How much does a College Advisor make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a College Advisor in Madison, WI is $54,166. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,399 to $61,144, with most professionals earning between $43,148 and $67,497.

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What does a College Advisor do?

Common responsibilities of a College Advisor

Complete the transition log and communicate detailed shift reports to oncoming staff for seamless transition between shifts.

October 15, 2022

Represent the college at on-campus and off-campus events, attend college and career fairs, network with local organizations, and other events as directed.

November 21, 2022

Provide students with information, when appropriate, on community agencies as found on the NECC Student Support website and/or referring to the Community Referral Advisor, Coordinator of Community Referral, or through a Care and Concern Outreach Team form.

December 05, 2022

Demonstrated experience providing academic advising to undergraduate students at a comprehensive public university or community college.

December 10, 2022

Meet with students individually to review academic records and provide assistance with academic planning and decision-making, including high school graduation requirements and A-G eligibility status.

February 20, 2023

Participates in the development, implementation, review, presentation, and revision of orientations for the first-time college students and transfer students.

March 12, 2023

Assists students and guardians with college and career planning through one-on-one and group meetings, parent meetings, curriculum and college planning workshops, registering for college entrance exams and/or standardized tests, scholarship and financial aid applications, and scheduling campus tours.

March 26, 2023

Collaborate with other personnel in the college, including multicultural, student affairs, academic affairs, admissions, financial aid, advising, dual enrollment, facilities, technology, and communications, as well as others, to maximize services available to program participants.

March 29, 2023

Developdaily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly work schedules based upon establishedpriorities that maximize services to students (by addressing the greatest needsof the greatest number of students).

April 08, 2023

Support with college essays, financial aid paperwork, gathering information - courses taken, grades, grade point average and other pertinent details a college might ask on an application.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for College Advisor in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

48399

61144

54166

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

48421

61151

54181

What is the average salary for College Advisor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of College Advisor in Madison, WI. The base salary for College Advisor ranges from $48,399 to $61,144 with the average base salary of $54,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,421 to $61,151 with the average total cash compensation of $54,181.

View Average Salary for College Advisor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$54,166	$48,399 - $61,144
Bonus	$15	$22 - $7
Total Pay	$54,181	$48,421 - $61,151

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

College Advisor Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,441 - $59,934	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,318 - $59,779	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,998 - $61,901	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,180 - $62,131	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,102 - $59,506	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,370 - $58,581	COMPARE TO Madison, WI

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About Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Chicago. The city completely surrounds the smaller Town of Madison, the City of Monona, and the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills. Madison shares borders with its largest suburb, Sun Prairie, and three other suburbs, Middleton, McFarland, and Fitchburg. Other suburbs include the city of Verona and the villages of Cottage Grove, DeForest, and Waunakee as well as Mount Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, and Cross Plains among others. According to th...

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