Credit Counselors Salary in Virginia

Credit counselors in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $53,380 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($49,610), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the credit counselors average at $54,630 and the median at $51,550 for 760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,210.

Credit Counselors average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$53,380
Virginia Beach$53,120
Roanoke$49,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$53,380	$54,150	$45,810	$42,816	98
Virginia Beach	$53,120	$51,880	$46,940	$42,622	98
Roanoke	$49,610	$48,400	$48,260	$40,003	94

*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 Virginia

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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