Student Services Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Student Services Officer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Student Services Officer in the United States is $49,961 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Student Services Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,827
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,936 to $55,649
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,451
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Student Services Officer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,649 $4,637 $1,070 $27
Average $49,961 $4,163 $961 $24
25th Percentile $43,936 $3,661 $845 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Student Services Officer Salaries

A Student Services Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Student Services Officers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,016
  • San Francisco: $62,326
  • Oakland: $61,012

What Skills Can Increase a Student Services Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.28% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Back Office (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): The back office is the administration and support personnel who are not client-facing. Back-office personnel provide essential functions to the business.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.28%
Back Office 2.06%
Financial Services 2.06%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Student Services Officer's salary.
  • Needs Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Analytical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Career Counseling: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Needs Analysis
$65,449
31%
Analytical Thinking
$63,950
28%
Career Counseling
$60,453
21%
Student Counseling
$58,954
18%
Back Office
$57,955
16%
Analysis
$57,455
15%
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How Education impacts a Student Services Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Student Services Officers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Student Services Officer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $53,787 and $57,919).

Student Services Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Student Services Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.4%
High School 6.5%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 34.1%
Masters 56.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Student Services Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Student Services Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Student Services Officer

Salaries for a Student Services Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,884 in 2023 to around $49,989 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Student Services Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Student Services Officer Over Time

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2023
$50,884
2024
$50,342
2025
$49,989
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2023 $50,884
2024 $50,342
2025 $49,989
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