What are the main factors that influence an Academic Counselor Lead's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Academic Counselor Lead's salary?

An Academic Counselor Lead's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,339 for beginners, reaching about $51,568 at mid-level, and approach $54,760 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Counselor Lead?

Academic Counselor Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Counselor Lead roles are District of Columbia $60,854, California $60,624, Massachusetts $59,816. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Counselor Lead roles make?

Salaries for Academic Counselor Lead level roles vary by specialization: Lead Counselor: $82,935; Academic Records Counselor: $69,250; University Academic Counselor: $54,390; College Academic Counselor: $54,320; Academic Counselor: $53,758.

Academic Counselor Lead Salary in Utah

How much does an Academic Counselor Lead make in Utah? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Counselor Lead in Utah is $52,632 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Academic Counselor Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,267
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,256 to $60,293
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,361

10% $42,361

50% (Median) $52,632

90% $67,267

Academic Counselor Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,293	$5,024	$1,159	$29
Average	$52,632	$4,386	$1,012	$25
25th Percentile	$47,256	$3,938	$909	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Counselor Lead Salaries

An Academic Counselor Lead'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Academic Counselor Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Counselor Lead'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): $49,339
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,493
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,568
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,547
Expert (over 8 years): $54,760

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academic Counselor Lead	less than 1 year	$49,339
Early Career Level Academic Counselor Lead	1-2 years	$49,493
Mid-Level Level Academic Counselor Lead	2-4 years	$51,568
Senior-Level Level Academic Counselor Lead	5-8 years	$54,547
Expert Level Academic Counselor Lead	over 8 years	$54,760

How Do Academic Counselor Lead 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 Academic Counselor Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,854.
California: $60,624.
Massachusetts: $59,816.

District of Columbia $60,854 California $60,624 Massachusetts $59,816 Washington $59,596 New Jersey $59,574 Alaska $59,497 Connecticut $58,738 New York $58,431

Hawaii $57,447 Rhode Island $56,985 Maryland $56,672 Minnesota $56,243 Colorado $56,078 Illinois $56,023 Oregon $55,814 Delaware $55,661

New Hampshire $55,564 Virginia $55,347 Pennsylvania $54,715 Nevada $54,396 North Dakota $54,292 Michigan $54,127 Wisconsin $54,067 Vermont $53,946

Texas $53,610 Maine $53,588 Arizona $53,555 Ohio $53,517 Georgia $53,011 Indiana $52,759 Wyoming $52,709 Utah $52,632

Iowa $52,599 Kansas $52,335 Louisiana $52,258 North Carolina $52,231 Missouri $52,220 Florida $52,006 Montana $51,890 Nebraska $51,780

Kentucky $51,720 South Carolina $51,500 Tennessee $51,362 Idaho $51,307 New Mexico $50,906 Oklahoma $50,818 Alabama $50,494 South Dakota $49,950

Arkansas $49,653 West Virginia $49,494 Mississippi $49,016

Top Paying Cities for Academic Counselor Lead

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:

Tremonton: $52,220
Fielding: $52,250
Garland: $52,277

Tremonton, UT $52,220

Fielding, UT $52,250

Garland, UT $52,277

Grouse Creek, UT $52,100

Honeyville, UT $52,113

Hooper, UT $51,701

Howell, UT $52,142

Huntsville, UT $52,165

Hyde Park, UT $52,346

Hyrum, UT $52,192

Lewiston, UT $52,222

Logan, UT $52,284

Mantua, UT $51,885

Mendon, UT $52,220

Millville, UT $52,182

Newton, UT $52,245

Paradise, UT $52,001

Park Valley, UT $52,023

Plymouth, UT $52,179

Portage, UT $52,087

Providence, UT $52,219

Richmond, UT $52,280

Riverside, UT $52,289

Smithfield, UT $52,295

Snowville, UT $52,078

Trenton, UT $52,238

Wellsville, UT $52,084

Willard, UT $51,787

Price, UT $52,065

Aneth, UT $52,098

Blanding, UT $52,184

Bluff, UT $52,002

Castle Dale, UT $52,023

Cisco, UT $52,077

Clawson, UT $51,910

Cleveland, UT $51,974

East Carbon, UT $52,120

Elmo, UT $51,982

Emery, UT $51,810

Ferron, UT $51,899

Green River, UT $51,881

Helper, UT $51,990

Huntington, UT $51,960

Kenilworth, UT $51,973

La Sal, UT $52,108

Mexican Hat, UT $51,906

Moab, UT $52,208

Lake Powell, UT $51,744

Montezuma Creek, UT $52,098

Monticello, UT $52,136

Monument Valley, UT $51,936

Orangeville, UT $51,942

Sunnyside, UT $52,060

Thompson, UT $52,015

Wellington, UT $52,132

Provo, UT $51,269

Aurora, UT $51,991

Axtell, UT $51,963

Centerfield, UT $52,020

Chester, UT $51,945

Delta, UT $52,082

Elberta, UT $51,768

Ephraim, UT $52,049

Eureka, UT $51,927

Fairview, UT $51,839

Fayette, UT $51,939

Fillmore, UT $52,015

Fountain Green, UT $51,913

Goshen, UT $51,678

Gunnison, UT $52,019

Hinckley, UT $52,099

Holden, UT $51,991

Kanosh, UT $51,937

Leamington, UT $51,996

Levan, UT $51,898

Lynndyl, UT $51,973

Manti, UT $51,988

Mayfield, UT $51,940

Meadow, UT $51,947

Mona, UT $51,744

Moroni, UT $51,956

Mount Pleasant, UT $51,968

Nephi, UT $51,934

Oak City, UT $51,998

Payson, UT $51,615

Redmond, UT $51,999

Salem, UT $51,446

Salina, UT $51,881

Santaquin, UT $51,625

Scipio, UT $52,080

Sigurd, UT $51,935

Spanish Fork, UT $51,681

Spring City, UT $51,953

Springville, UT $51,453

Mapleton, UT $51,367

Sterling, UT $51,975

Wales, UT $51,940

Richfield, UT $51,932

Alton, UT $51,911

Annabella, UT $52,033

Antimony, UT $51,820

Beaver, UT $51,998

Beryl, UT $51,995

Bicknell, UT $51,875

Boulder, UT $51,808

Bryce Canyon, UT $52,017

Cannonville, UT $51,957

Brian Head, UT $51,926

Cedar City, UT $52,092

Central, UT $52,007

Circleville, UT $51,990

Elsinore, UT $52,065

Enterprise, UT $52,050

Escalante, UT $51,860

Garrison, UT $52,147

Glendale, UT $51,949

Glenwood, UT $51,971

Greenville, UT $51,906

Greenwich, UT $51,875

Gunlock, UT $51,968

Hanksville, UT $51,745

Hatch, UT $51,897

Henrieville, UT $51,857

Hurricane, UT $52,106

Ivins, UT $52,151

Joseph, UT $51,947

Junction, UT $51,893

Kanab, UT $51,946

Kanarraville, UT $52,004

Kingston, UT $51,959

Koosharem, UT $51,844

La Verkin, UT $52,200

Leeds, UT $52,091

Loa, UT $51,880

Lyman, UT $51,790

Marysvale, UT $51,873

Milford, UT $51,962

Minersville, UT $52,008

Modena, UT $51,884

Monroe, UT $51,985

Mount Carmel, UT $51,907

Newcastle, UT $52,004

New Harmony, UT $52,058

Orderville, UT $51,959

Panguitch, UT $51,919

Paragonah, UT $51,916

Parowan, UT $52,025

Duck Creek Village, UT $51,925

Rockville, UT $52,028

Bryce, UT $51,868

Santa Clara, UT $52,203

Sevier, UT $51,858

Springdale, UT $51,953

Saint George, UT $52,199

Summit, UT $52,093

Teasdale, UT $51,826

Toquerville, UT $52,097

Torrey, UT $51,748

Tropic, UT $52,013

Virgin, UT $51,959

Washington, UT $52,180

Pine Valley, UT $51,976

Veyo, UT $52,089

Dammeron Valley, UT $52,069

Hildale, UT $52,146

Altamont, UT $52,189

Altonah, UT $52,135

American Fork, UT $52,662

Alpine, UT $52,814

Eagle Mountain, UT $51,995

Draper, UT $53,017

Bingham Canyon, UT $53,420

Duchesne, UT $52,074

Ogden, UT $51,632

Bear River City, UT $52,070

Brigham City, UT $52,014

Cache Junction, UT $52,153

Clarkston, UT $52,179

Collinston, UT $52,274

Corinne, UT $52,225

Cornish, UT $52,163

Deweyville, UT $52,197

Eden, UT $51,751

Bluebell, UT $52,174

Bonanza, UT $52,154

South Jordan, UT $53,398

Bountiful, UT $53,730

Cedar Valley, UT $52,151

Centerville, UT $53,481

Clearfield, UT $51,776

Coalville, UT $52,950

Croydon, UT $52,565

Dugway, UT $52,382

Dutch John, UT $52,175

Echo, UT $53,003

Farmington, UT $53,164

Fort Duchesne, UT $52,159

Fruitland, UT $52,030

Garden City, UT $52,160

Grantsville, UT $52,431

Hanna, UT $52,156

Heber City, UT $52,517

Henefer, UT $53,100

Ibapah, UT $52,197

Jensen, UT $52,130

Kamas, UT $52,944

Kaysville, UT $52,619

Laketown, UT $52,131

Lapoint, UT $52,142

Layton, UT $52,091

Lindon, UT $51,419

Lehi, UT $52,217

Magna, UT $53,613

Saratoga Springs, UT $51,663

Manila, UT $52,246

Midvale, UT $53,703

Midway, UT $53,448

Morgan, UT $52,956

Mountain Home, UT $52,137

Myton, UT $52,104

Neola, UT $52,180

North Salt Lake, UT $53,767

Oakley, UT $53,192

Hill Afb, UT $51,752

Orem, UT $51,314

Park City, UT $53,896

Peoa, UT $53,545

Pleasant Grove, UT $51,692

Randlett, UT $52,086

Randolph, UT $52,197

Riverton, UT $53,052

Roosevelt, UT $52,202

Roy, UT $51,652

Rush Valley, UT $52,476

Sandy, UT $53,559

Stockton, UT $52,544

Tabiona, UT $52,104

Talmage, UT $52,130

Tooele, UT $53,103

Syracuse, UT $52,157

Tridell, UT $52,202

Vernal, UT $52,190

Vernon, UT $52,022

West Jordan, UT $53,559

Wallsburg, UT $52,177

Wendover, UT $52,316

Whiterocks, UT $52,115

Woodruff, UT $52,183

Woods Cross, UT $53,676

Herriman, UT $53,022

Salt Lake City, UT $53,786

Academic Counselor Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Counselor Lead'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.

$47,256

Average $52,632/year

$60,293

$3,938

Average $4,386/month

$5,024

$909

Average $1,012/week

$1,159

$23

Average $25/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,293	$5,024	$1,159	$29
Average	$52,632	$4,386	$1,012	$25
25th Percentile	$47,256	$3,938	$909	$23

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