How much does a Retirement Counselor make in Waterloo, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Retirement Counselor in Waterloo, IA is $63,137. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,767 to $75,188, with most professionals earning between $43,326 and $86,161.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Retirement Counselor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Retirement Counselor in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Retirement Counselor ranges from $52,767 to $75,188 with the average base salary of $63,137. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,292 to $81,695 with the average total cash compensation of $65,429.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $63,137 $52,767 - $75,188
Bonus $2,292 $1,524 - $6,507
Total Pay $65,429 $54,292 - $81,695
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,209 - $72,968 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,346 - $77,438 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,903 - $76,807 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,342 - $77,432 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,616 - $76,398 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,853 - $78,160 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Retirement Education Counselor LOCATION Waterloo, IA MINIMUM SALARY $51,735 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,170
JOB TITLE Retirement Consultant LOCATION Waterloo, IA MINIMUM SALARY $52,767 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,188
JOB TITLE Retirement Manager LOCATION Waterloo, IA MINIMUM SALARY $123,195 MAXIMUM SALARY $155,114
JOB TITLE Retirement Specialist LOCATION Waterloo, IA MINIMUM SALARY $55,796 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,790
JOB TITLE Retirement Advisor LOCATION Waterloo, IA MINIMUM SALARY $55,796 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,790
JOB TITLE Retirement Analyst LOCATION Waterloo, IA MINIMUM SALARY $66,479 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,936
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About Waterloo, Iowa    Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

Waterloo, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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