Credit Counselor salary
From 28 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-2071: Credit Counselors
At a glance
- Median up 94% since FY2020. From $42,037 in FY2020 to $81,744 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Credit Counselor H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 28 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Credit Counselor jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-2071, Credit Counselors). The median base salary is $64,740, 47% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $57,900 and $80,286.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $60,000 | 19 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Credit Counselor pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $65,000 | 25 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Credit Counselor does
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.
Typical tasks
- Create debt management plans, spending plans, or budgets to assist clients to meet financial goals.
- Assess clients' overall financial situations by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information.
- Calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations.
- Recommend strategies for clients to meet their financial goals, such as borrowing money through loans or loan programs, declaring bankruptcy, making budget adjustments, or enrolling in debt management plans.
- Advise clients or respond to inquiries about financial matters in person or via phone, email, Web site, or Internet chat.
- Explain general financial topics to clients, such as credit report ratings, bankruptcy laws, consumer protection laws, wage attachments, or collection actions.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Credit Counselors), the median annual wage was $52,230 in May 2025, with 27,770 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $64,740, 24% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,083 | $38,350 |
| 25th percentile | $57,900 | $45,720 |
| Median | $64,740 | $52,230 |
| 75th percentile | $80,286 | $64,080 |
| 90th percentile | $82,851 | $80,440 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $52,083 |
| 25th | $57,900 |
| 50th (median) | $64,740 |
| 75th | $80,286 |
| 90th | $82,851 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $42,037 | $40,223 | $51,314 | 18 |
| FY2021 | $48,784 | $46,800 | $66,430 | 18 |
| FY2022 | $52,668 | $49,096 | $70,000 | 12 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | $54,980 | $48,000 | $61,840 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $60,320 | $58,000 | $70,000 | 17 |
| FY2026 | $81,744 | $57,600 | $82,886 | 11 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Credit Counselor make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Credit Counselor jobs is $64,740 (28 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $57,900 and $80,286.
What does an entry-level Credit Counselor earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $60,000. Level I accounts for 100% of Credit Counselor filings.
Do H-1B Credit Counselors earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($64,740) is 24% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($52,230, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.