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How much does Technical Advisor make?
Total pay range
$101K - $185K/yr
$134K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$81K - $149K/yrBase pay
$20K - $37K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 20251.7K Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Technical Advisor salary in US
A Technical Advisor salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Technical Advisor in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $34,373 to $164,751 per year, based on 2,000 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Technical Advisor in US can make a salary range of $44,496 to $181,343 with at least 2 years of experience, based on 248 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Technical Advisor gets the highest compensation are Los Alamos National Security, LLC, Creative Associates International and Microsystem Automation Group. Bigger companies typically pay 27.26% less than smaller companies for a Technical Advisor.
The top 5 paying industries for Technical Advisor in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $152,027, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $124,244, Legal with a median total pay of $122,919, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $119,953, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $117,906.
Telecommunications
The top paying company in Telecommunications for Technical Advisor is TP.
Frequently asked questions about Technical Advisor salaries
The average salary for Technical Advisor is $134,180 per year or $65 per hour, with top earners making up to $245,367 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $100,635 (25th percentile) to $185,038 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1741 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technical Advisor employees.
The highest salary for Technical Advisor is $185,038 per year, $15,420 per month or $89 per hour.
The lowest salary for Technical Advisor is $100,635 per year, $8,386 per month or $48 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Technical Advisor
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Technical Advisor
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10-14 years
$128K/yr
($128K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Oct 30, 2025
$128K/yr
$128K • $0
Technical Advisor
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10-14 years
$206K/yr
($172K • $34K)
Seattle, WA
submitted on Oct 29, 2025
$206K/yr
$172K • $34K
Technical Advisor
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1-3 years
$110K/yr
($110K • $0)
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Oct 24, 2025
$110K/yr
$110K • $0
Technical Advisor
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10-14 years
$82K - $95K/yr
Silver Spring, MD
submitted on Oct 22, 2025
$82K - $95K/yr
Technical Advisor
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1-3 years
$97K - $113K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Oct 17, 2025
$97K - $113K/yr
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