Transaction Advisory Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Transaction Advisory Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transaction Advisory Associate in the United States is $73,431 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Transaction Advisory Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,320
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,806 to $79,131
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,775
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Transaction Advisory Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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75th Percentile $79,131 $6,594 $1,522 $38
Average $73,431 $6,119 $1,412 $35
25th Percentile $66,806 $5,567 $1,285 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Transaction Advisory Associate Salaries

A Transaction Advisory Associate'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.

How Experience Level Affects Transaction Advisory Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transaction Advisory Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,774
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $70,977
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,431
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,778
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,946
Levels Salary
Entry Level Transaction Advisory Associate$70,774
Intermediate Level Transaction Advisory Associate$70,977
Senior Level Transaction Advisory Associate$73,431
Specialist Level Transaction Advisory Associate$75,778
Expert Level Transaction Advisory Associate$75,946
$70,774 0 yr
$70,977 < 2 yrs
$73,431 2-4 yrs
$75,778 5-8 yrs
$75,946 > 8 yrs
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How Do Transaction Advisory Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Transaction Advisory Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $81,303.
  • California: $80,995.
  • Massachusetts: $79,915.

Top Paying Cities for Transaction Advisory Associates

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: $92,619
  • San Francisco: $91,708
  • Oakland: $89,674

What Skills Can Increase a Transaction Advisory Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.15% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
  • Internal Control (Mentioned in 1.18% Job Postings): Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.15%
Accounts Receivable 2.4%
Internal Control 1.18%
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 Transaction Advisory Associate's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Revenue Recognition: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$77,103
5%
Consulting
$77,103
5%
Revenue Recognition
$77,103
5%
Internal Control
$76,368
4%
Finance and Accounting
$76,368
4%
Initiative
$76,368
4%
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How Education impacts a Transaction Advisory Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Transaction Advisory Associates enter the field with a Associate'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 Transaction Advisory Associate with a Associate's Degree is between $70,560 and $74,509).

Transaction Advisory Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Transaction Advisory Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 5.2%
Associates 8.4%
Bachelors 61.2%
Masters 23.6%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Transaction Advisory Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transaction Advisory Associate'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Transaction Advisory Associate

Salaries for a Transaction Advisory Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,904 in 2023 to around $64,506 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transaction Advisory Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Transaction Advisory Associate Over Time

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