College Advisor Salary in Passaic, New Jersey

How much does a College Advisor make in Passaic, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a College Advisor in Passaic, NJ is $62,809. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,121 to $70,900, with most professionals earning between $50,033 and $78,267.

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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 Passaic, NJ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

56121

70900

62809

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

56147

70908

62826

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 Passaic, NJ. The base salary for College Advisor ranges from $56,121 to $70,900 with the average base salary of $62,809. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,147 to $70,908 with the average total cash compensation of $62,826.

View Average Salary for College Advisor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,809	$56,121 - $70,900
Bonus	$17	$26 - $8
Total Pay	$62,826	$56,147 - $70,908

* 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 Passaic, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Clifton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,121 - $70,900	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,121 - $70,900	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Hackensack, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,072 - $70,838	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Paramus, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,170 - $70,962	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Bergenfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,072 - $70,838	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,630 - $70,280	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ

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About Passaic, New Jersey

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.244 square miles (8.401 km2), including 3.146 square miles (8.149 km2) of land and 0.098 square miles (0.253 km2) of water (3.01%). Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Davis Bridge and Pleasant Plains. Passaic's only land border is with neighboring Clifton, which borders Passaic to the north, south, and west. The Passaic River forms the eastern border of Passaic. Four additional neighboring towns in Bergen County immediately across the river fr...

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