Salary distribution
Where San Francisco credit counselors fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $56,930 and $80,520, with a median of $76,880.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
- 3.9 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 3.9 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations.
- 02
Explain services or policies to clients, such as debt management program rules, advantages and disadvantages of using services, or creditor concession policies.
- 03
Create debt management plans, spending plans, or budgets to assist clients to meet financial goals.
- 04
Prioritize client debt repayment to avoid dire consequences, such as bankruptcy or foreclosure or to reduce overall costs, such as by paying high-interest or short-term loans first.
- 05
Assess clients' overall financial situations by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information.
- 06
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.
- 07
Explain general financial topics to clients, such as credit report ratings, bankruptcy laws, consumer protection laws, wage attachments, or collection actions.
- 08
Disburse funds from client accounts to creditors.
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How the San Francisco metro compares to other major California metro areas for credit counselors.
- Sacramento$76,180
- San Jose$75,280
- San Diego$66,290
- Los Angeles$64,920
- Riverside$64,220
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Credit Counselors in San Francisco, California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Credit Counselors in the San Francisco metropolitan area is $76,880.
- Does San Francisco pay more than the California state average for Credit Counselors?
- The San Francisco metro median is +16.8% versus the California state median of $65,820.
- How does San Francisco compare to the national median for Credit Counselors?
- The San Francisco metro median is +47.1% versus the BLS national figure of $52,274.
- What is the salary range for Credit Counselors in San Francisco?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $47,310 and the 90th-percentile at $100,510 for the San Francisco metro area.
- What education is required for Credit Counselors?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the San Francisco CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.