What are the main factors that influence an Advising Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change An Advising Associate's salary?

An Advising Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,737 for beginners, reaching about $51,995 at mid-level, and approach $55,220 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Advising Associate?

Advising Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Advising Associate roles are District of Columbia $62,710, California $62,472, Massachusetts $61,639. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Advising Associate roles make?

Salaries for Advising Associate level roles vary by specialization: Financial Advising Director: $218,718; Advising Manager: $138,337; Associate Director of Academic Advising: $80,729; College Academic Advising Director: $76,400; University Academic Advising Director: $76,390.

Advising Associate Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Advising Associate make in South Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advising Associate in South Carolina is $53,070 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Advising Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,860
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,626 to $60,812
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,669

10% $42,669

50% (Median) $53,070

90% $67,860

Advising Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,812	$5,068	$1,169	$29
Average	$53,070	$4,422	$1,021	$26
25th Percentile	$47,626	$3,969	$916	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Advising Associate Salaries

An Advising 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Advising Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advising 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): $49,737
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,893
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,995
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,005
Expert (over 8 years): $55,220

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Advising Associate	less than 1 year	$49,737
Early Career Level Advising Associate	1-2 years	$49,893
Mid-Level Level Advising Associate	2-4 years	$51,995
Senior-Level Level Advising Associate	5-8 years	$55,005
Expert Level Advising Associate	over 8 years	$55,220

How Do Advising 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 Advising Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,710.
California: $62,472.
Massachusetts: $61,639.

District of Columbia $62,710 California $62,472 Massachusetts $61,639 Washington $61,413 New Jersey $61,390 Alaska $61,311 Connecticut $60,529 New York $60,212

Hawaii $59,198 Rhode Island $58,722 Maryland $58,400 Minnesota $57,958 Colorado $57,788 Illinois $57,731 Oregon $57,516 Delaware $57,358

New Hampshire $57,258 Virginia $57,035 Pennsylvania $56,383 Nevada $56,055 North Dakota $55,947 Michigan $55,777 Wisconsin $55,715 Vermont $55,590

Texas $55,245 Maine $55,222 Arizona $55,188 Ohio $55,149 Georgia $54,628 Indiana $54,367 Wyoming $54,316 Utah $54,237

Iowa $54,203 Kansas $53,931 Louisiana $53,852 North Carolina $53,823 Missouri $53,812 Florida $53,591 Montana $53,472 Nebraska $53,359

Kentucky $53,297 South Carolina $53,070 Tennessee $52,928 Idaho $52,872 New Mexico $52,458 Oklahoma $52,368 Alabama $52,034 South Dakota $51,473

Arkansas $51,167 West Virginia $51,003 Mississippi $50,510

Top Paying Cities for Advising Associate

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:

Spartanburg: $52,877
Boiling Springs: $52,880
Arcadia: $52,877

Spartanburg, SC $52,877

Boiling Springs, SC $52,880

Arcadia, SC $52,877

Buffalo, SC $52,630

Campobello, SC $52,518

Chesnee, SC $52,734

Clifton, SC $52,871

Clinton, SC $52,037

Converse, SC $52,884

Cowpens, SC $52,808

Cross Anchor, SC $52,510

Cross Hill, SC $51,582

Drayton, SC $52,879

Duncan, SC $52,748

Enoree, SC $52,529

Fairforest, SC $52,877

Fingerville, SC $52,681

Gaffney, SC $52,948

Glendale, SC $52,891

Alcolu, SC $50,109

Ballentine, SC $52,265

Bamberg, SC $51,117

Batesburg, SC $51,779

Bethune, SC $51,246

Bishopville, SC $50,691

Blackstock, SC $52,620

Blair, SC $52,256

Blythewood, SC $52,184

Bowman, SC $51,113

Camden, SC $51,555

Cameron, SC $51,012

Carlisle, SC $52,429

Cassatt, SC $51,224

Cayce, SC $52,311

Chapin, SC $52,081

Chappells, SC $51,385

Cope, SC $51,276

Cordova, SC $51,412

Dalzell, SC $50,555

Davis Station, SC $50,542

Denmark, SC $51,238

Eastover, SC $51,655

Elgin, SC $52,052

Elliott, SC $50,509

Elloree, SC $51,038

Eutawville, SC $51,329

Gable, SC $50,111

Gadsden, SC $51,658

Gaston, SC $52,191

Gilbert, SC $52,014

Great Falls, SC $52,973

Greeleyville, SC $50,679

Heath Springs, SC $52,611

Holly Hill, SC $51,251

Hopkins, SC $52,154

Horatio, SC $51,219

Irmo, SC $52,195

Jenkinsville, SC $52,168

Kershaw, SC $51,656

Lamar, SC $50,728

Leesville, SC $51,920

Lexington, SC $52,241

Liberty Hill, SC $52,249

Little Mountain, SC $52,047

Lugoff, SC $51,814

Lydia, SC $50,789

Lynchburg, SC $50,366

Ehrhardt, SC $50,798

Lodge, SC $50,809

Mc Bee, SC $51,298

Manning, SC $50,373

Mayesville, SC $50,138

Monetta, SC $51,724

Neeses, SC $51,647

Newberry, SC $51,706

New Zion, SC $50,288

North, SC $51,759

Norway, SC $51,360

Olanta, SC $50,615

Orangeburg, SC $51,279

Peak, SC $52,134

Pelion, SC $51,982

Pinewood, SC $50,522

New Ellenton, SC $52,163

Allendale, SC $51,196

Barnwell, SC $51,456

Hilda, SC $51,293

Bath, SC $52,413

Blackville, SC $51,302

Bradley, SC $51,483

Clarks Hill, SC $52,229

Clearwater, SC $52,413

Edgefield, SC $51,988

Elko, SC $51,562

Fairfax, SC $51,029

Gloverville, SC $52,375

Graniteville, SC $52,349

Jackson, SC $52,336

Johnston, SC $51,881

Langley, SC $52,399

Mc Cormick, SC $51,605

Martin, SC $51,296

Modoc, SC $52,035

Montmorenci, SC $52,061

Mount Carmel, SC $51,249

North Augusta, SC $52,413

Beech Island, SC $52,413

Olar, SC $51,082

Parksville, SC $51,942

Plum Branch, SC $51,887

Sycamore, SC $51,064

Trenton, SC $52,133

Troy, SC $51,744

Ulmer, SC $51,054

Vaucluse, SC $52,312

Warrenville, SC $52,365

Williston, SC $51,701

Windsor, SC $51,860

Beaufort, SC $51,932

Ladys Island, SC $51,751

Okatie, SC $52,203

Bluffton, SC $52,427

Brunson, SC $50,880

Coosawhatchie, SC $51,805

Crocketville, SC $51,023

Dale, SC $51,625

Daufuskie Island, SC $52,471

Early Branch, SC $51,332

Estill, SC $51,301

Saint Helena Island, SC $51,857

Furman, SC $51,439

Garnett, SC $51,681

Gifford, SC $51,119

Hampton, SC $51,098

Hilton Head Island, SC $52,228

Hardeeville, SC $52,546

Islandton, SC $50,901

Lobeco, SC $51,658

Luray, SC $50,926

Miley, SC $50,843

Pineland, SC $51,716

Port Royal, SC $51,989

Ridgeland, SC $52,018

Scotia, SC $51,447

Seabrook, SC $51,606

Sheldon, SC $51,858

Tillman, SC $51,963

Varnville, SC $51,218

Yemassee, SC $51,387

Clemson, SC $52,018

Cleveland, SC $52,107

Conestee, SC $52,415

Donalds, SC $51,976

Inman, SC $52,753

Joanna, SC $51,865

Jonesville, SC $52,774

Kinards, SC $51,505

Landrum, SC $52,197

Laurens, SC $52,034

Lockhart, SC $52,789

Lyman, SC $52,579

Mayo, SC $52,796

Moore, SC $52,872

Mountville, SC $51,657

Pacolet, SC $52,805

Pacolet Mills, SC $52,817

Pauline, SC $52,770

Reidville, SC $52,719

Roebuck, SC $52,853

Startex, SC $52,847

Una, SC $52,877

Union, SC $52,582

Waterloo, SC $51,772

Wellford, SC $52,833

White Stone, SC $52,886

Woodruff, SC $52,660

Charleston, SC $53,784

Charleston Afb, SC $53,784

North Charleston, SC $53,784

Hanahan, SC $53,784

Adams Run, SC $52,958

Awendaw, SC $53,304

Bethera, SC $52,729

Bonneau, SC $52,186

Branchville, SC $51,040

Canadys, SC $51,594

Cordesville, SC $53,023

Cottageville, SC $52,589

Cross, SC $51,580

Dorchester, SC $52,065

Edisto Island, SC $52,802

Due West, SC $51,763

Easley, SC $52,336

Fair Play, SC $51,631

Fountain Inn, SC $52,284

Gray Court, SC $52,196

Greenwood, SC $51,592

Greer, SC $52,392

Hodges, SC $51,745

Honea Path, SC $52,083

Iva, SC $51,592

La France, SC $52,064

Liberty, SC $52,198

Long Creek, SC $51,320

Lowndesville, SC $51,611

Marietta, SC $52,195

Mauldin, SC $52,394

Mountain Rest, SC $51,444

Newry, SC $51,927

Ninety Six, SC $51,525

Norris, SC $52,119

Pelzer, SC $52,271

Pendleton, SC $52,090

Pickens, SC $52,145

Seneca, SC $51,915

Piedmont, SC $52,354

Richland, SC $51,759

Salem, SC $51,810

Sandy Springs, SC $52,020

Simpsonville, SC $52,312

Six Mile, SC $52,013

Slater, SC $52,267

Starr, SC $51,819

Sunset, SC $51,971

Tamassee, SC $51,578

Taylors, SC $52,350

Tigerville, SC $52,256

Townville, SC $51,848

Travelers Rest, SC $52,258

Walhalla, SC $51,689

Ware Shoals, SC $52,055

Westminster, SC $51,541

West Union, SC $51,826

Williamston, SC $52,208

Blacksburg, SC $53,436

Bowling Green, SC $54,189

Catawba, SC $54,238

Chester, SC $53,476

Fort Mill, SC $54,214

Chesterfield, SC $51,346

Clover, SC $54,217

Edgemoor, SC $54,224

Fort Lawn, SC $53,734

Hickory Grove, SC $53,080

Jefferson, SC $51,534

Lancaster, SC $53,483

Lando, SC $54,139

Mc Connells, SC $53,960

Mount Croghan, SC $51,607

Pageland, SC $52,514

Richburg, SC $53,695

Rock Hill, SC $54,582

Ruby, SC $51,493

Sharon, SC $53,277

Smyrna, SC $53,348

Van Wyck, SC $54,172

York, SC $54,088

Aiken, SC $52,119

Folly Beach, SC $53,784

Walterboro, SC $51,648

Williams, SC $51,075

Florence, SC $50,940

Andrews, SC $51,035

Aynor, SC $50,895

Bennettsville, SC $50,769

Blenheim, SC $50,833

Cades, SC $50,495

Centenary, SC $50,726

Cheraw, SC $51,306

Clio, SC $50,756

Conway, SC $50,892

Coward, SC $50,835

Darlington, SC $50,929

Dillon, SC $50,762

Effingham, SC $50,916

Fork, SC $50,748

Galivants Ferry, SC $50,884

Green Sea, SC $50,816

Gresham, SC $50,776

Hamer, SC $50,840

Hartsville, SC $50,954

Hemingway, SC $50,850

Johnsonville, SC $50,660

Kingstree, SC $50,887

Lake City, SC $50,615

Lake View, SC $50,845

Lane, SC $50,990

Latta, SC $50,831

Little River, SC $51,166

Little Rock, SC $50,804

Longs, SC $51,015

Loris, SC $50,871

Mc Coll, SC $50,977

Marion, SC $50,793

Myrtle Beach, SC $51,025

Minturn, SC $50,765

Mullins, SC $50,764

Murrells Inlet, SC $50,902

Nesmith, SC $50,824

Nichols, SC $50,801

North Myrtle Beach, SC $51,154

Pamplico, SC $50,784

Patrick, SC $51,276

Pawleys Island, SC $50,816

Rains, SC $50,778

Salters, SC $50,996

Scranton, SC $50,747

Sellers, SC $50,816

Society Hill, SC $50,796

Tatum, SC $50,961

Wallace, SC $51,130

Greenville, SC $52,413

Abbeville, SC $51,556

Anderson, SC $52,049

Belton, SC $52,123

Calhoun Falls, SC $51,357

Central, SC $52,066

Georgetown, SC $50,988

Goose Creek, SC $53,648

Green Pond, SC $52,198

Grover, SC $51,560

Harleyville, SC $51,442

Hollywood, SC $53,229

Huger, SC $53,140

Isle Of Palms, SC $53,773

Jacksonboro, SC $52,555

Jamestown, SC $52,378

Johns Island, SC $53,784

Ladson, SC $53,516

Mc Clellanville, SC $52,418

Moncks Corner, SC $52,757

Mount Pleasant, SC $53,784

Pineville, SC $51,149

Pinopolis, SC $52,164

Ravenel, SC $53,563

Reevesville, SC $51,182

Ridgeville, SC $52,808

Round O, SC $52,372

Ruffin, SC $51,158

Russellville, SC $51,337

Saint George, SC $51,484

Saint Stephen, SC $51,346

Smoaks, SC $51,039

Sullivans Island, SC $53,784

Summerville, SC $53,106

Wadmalaw Island, SC $53,476

Pomaria, SC $52,114

Gramling, SC $52,544

Prosperity, SC $51,948

Rembert, SC $50,995

Ridge Spring, SC $51,840

Ridgeway, SC $52,118

Rion, SC $52,197

Rowesville, SC $51,175

Saint Matthews, SC $51,490

Salley, SC $51,698

Saluda, SC $51,527

Santee, SC $51,237

Sardinia, SC $50,310

Silverstreet, SC $51,447

Springfield, SC $51,563

State Park, SC $52,310

Summerton, SC $50,789

Sumter, SC $50,079

Shaw A F B, SC $50,437

Swansea, SC $52,027

Timmonsville, SC $50,869

Turbeville, SC $50,331

Vance, SC $51,268

Wagener, SC $51,710

Ward, SC $51,721

Wedgefield, SC $50,675

West Columbia, SC $52,311

Westville, SC $51,652

White Rock, SC $52,139

Whitmire, SC $51,737

Winnsboro, SC $52,326

Columbia, SC $52,311

Advising Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advising 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.

$47,626

Average $53,070/year

$60,812

$3,969

Average $4,422/month

$5,068

$916

Average $1,021/week

$1,169

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,812	$5,068	$1,169	$29
Average	$53,070	$4,422	$1,021	$26
25th Percentile	$47,626	$3,969	$916	$23

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