Credit Counselors Salary in North Carolina

Credit counselors in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $50,870 a year) and the least in Raleigh ($50,220), across the 2 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the credit counselors average at $51,110 and the median at $46,180 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,210.

Credit Counselors average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$50,870
Raleigh$50,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$50,870	$46,950	$31,210	$41,533	97
Raleigh	$50,220	$42,190	$42,190	$41,037	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Credit Counselors salary in other states

Credit Counselors salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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