Financial Aid Coordinator Salary in Sacramento, CA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Financial Aid Coordinator in Sacramento, CA is $77,052. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,101 to a high of $105,071, with most professionals earning between $65,039 and $91,718.

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Review student files for completeness and accuracy, in compliance with Federal, state and institutional policies and procedures.

October 05, 2022

Demonstrated ability to address the essential functions associated with this position including the knowledge and abilities discussed above- including knowledge of COD, FSA, NSLDS, and other FA websites.

March 02, 2023

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned by the Director.

April 12, 2023

Attend training events and conferences to ensure current knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the administration of financial aid.

April 22, 2023

Complete satisfactory academic progress end of term processing Troubleshoots Banner Financial Aid issues for the department.

April 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Financial Aid Coordinator in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

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65039

91718

77052

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65039

91718

77052

What is the average salary for Financial Aid Coordinator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Financial Aid Coordinator in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Financial Aid Coordinator ranges from $65,039 to $91,718 with the average base salary of $77,052. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,039 to $91,718 with the average total cash compensation of $77,052.

View Average Salary for Financial Aid Coordinator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,052	$65,039 - $91,718
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$77,052	$65,039 - $91,718

* 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.

Financial Aid Coordinator Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,057 - $91,744	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,984 - $91,642	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,299 - $90,675	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,493 - $95,180	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,257 - $97,668	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,280 - $96,289	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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