How much does an University Counselor make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an University Counselor in Pittsburgh, PA is $56,159. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,181 to a high of $69,229, with most professionals earning between $50,413 and $63,001.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for University Counselor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of University Counselor in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for University Counselor ranges from $50,413 to $63,001 with the average base salary of $56,159. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,427 to $63,075 with the average total cash compensation of $56,178.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $56,159 $50,413 - $63,001
Bonus $19 $14 - $74
Total Pay $56,178 $50,427 - $63,075
* 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 Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,300 - $60,360 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,760 - $62,185 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,102 - $62,612 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,102 - $62,612 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,798 - $58,484 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,960 - $57,436 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE University Academic Counselor LOCATION Pittsburgh, PA MINIMUM SALARY $46,690 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,290
JOB TITLE University Admissions Counselor LOCATION Pittsburgh, PA MINIMUM SALARY $55,545 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,790
JOB TITLE University Financial Aid Counselor LOCATION Pittsburgh, PA MINIMUM SALARY $42,590 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,990
JOB TITLE College/University Student Counselor LOCATION Pittsburgh, PA MINIMUM SALARY $50,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,100
JOB TITLE College/University Student Career Counselor LOCATION Pittsburgh, PA MINIMUM SALARY $42,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,100
JOB TITLE Counselor - Higher Ed. LOCATION Pittsburgh, PA MINIMUM SALARY $50,880 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,045
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