How much does a Victim Advocate make?

Updated Nov 20, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$44K - $73K/yr
Base Pay
$42K - $68K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $4K/yr

$56K

/yr
$44K$73K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Victim Advocate is $56,447 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $53,327 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,120 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $44K-$73K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Investigator

$88,070 /yr
Investigator
$140,531 /yr
Senior Investigator
$83,152 /yr
Investigator IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Investigator?

Job TitleSalary
Investigator$88,070 /yr
Senior Investigator$140,531 /yr
Investigator IV$83,152 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Victim Advocate in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Victim Advocate in United States. Employers include US Army, Lao Family Community Development and Fulton County (Georgia).

1
US Army
US Army
$55,434/yr
2K open jobs
5
Bridging Freedom
$52,750/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Victim Advocate in United States

1US Army$55,434
2Lao Family Community Development$55,206
3Fulton County (Georgia)$53,227
4The Crime Victims Center of Chester County$53,215
5Bridging Freedom$52,750
6Hubbard House$50,826
7Safe Horizon$50,447
8victim assistance program$48,579
9YWCA$46,957
10The Rape Crisis Center$46,942
Total Pay Trajectory

For Investigator

$88,070 /yr
Investigator
$140,531 /yr
Senior Investigator
$83,152 /yr
Investigator IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Investigator?

Job TitleSalary
Investigator$88,070 /yr
Senior Investigator$140,531 /yr
Investigator IV$83,152 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Victim Advocate at different companies?

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victim assistance program
3.5
Victim AdvocateSee 12 salaries from all locations

$48,579

 / yr
MADD
3.8
Victim AdvocateSee 11 salaries from all locations

$44,873

 / yr
The Crime Victims Center of Chester County
3.7
Victim AdvocateSee 8 salaries from all locations

$53,215

 / yr
US Army
3.8
Victim AdvocateSee 8 salaries from all locations

$55,434

 / yr
YWCA
3.4
Victim AdvocateSee 7 salaries from all locations

$46,957

 / yr
The Rape Crisis Center
2
Victim AdvocateSee 6 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
Hubbard House
3.3
Victim AdvocateSee 6 salaries from all locations

$24

 / hr

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South Valley Services
3.8
Victim AdvocateSee 6 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Safe Horizon
3.2
Victim AdvocateSee 6 salaries from all locations

$50,447

 / yr
Lao Family Community Development
3.5
Victim AdvocateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$55,206

 / yr
TESSA of Colorado Springs
2.3
Victim AdvocateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Bridging Freedom
2.7
Victim AdvocateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
Fulton County (Georgia)
3.5
Victim AdvocateSee 5 salaries from all locations

$53,227

 / yr
Adams County, Colorado
3.1
Victim AdvocateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$52,498

 / yr
Commonwealth of Kentucky
3.6
Victim AdvocateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$52,499

 / yr
Kings County District Attorney's Office
3.3
Victim AdvocateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$56,548

 / yr
Suffolk County Massachusetts District Attorney's Office
3.4
Victim AdvocateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$55,301

 / yr
Women's Center of Jacksonville
3.6
Victim AdvocateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
Pima County Attorney
2.7
Victim AdvocateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$54,856

 / yr
Oswego County Opportunities
3.8
Victim AdvocateSee 4 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
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Victim Advocate Salaries

Job TitleSalary
victim assistance program Victim Advocate salaries - 12 salaries reported$48,579/yr
MADD Victim Advocate salaries - 11 salaries reported$44,873/yr
The Crime Victims Center of Chester County Victim Advocate salaries - 8 salaries reported$53,215/yr
US Army Victim Advocate salaries - 8 salaries reported$55,434/yr
YWCA Victim Advocate salaries - 7 salaries reported$46,957/yr
The Rape Crisis Center Victim Advocate salaries - 6 salaries reported$22/hr
Hubbard House Victim Advocate salaries - 6 salaries reported$24/hr
South Valley Services Victim Advocate salaries - 6 salaries reported$21/hr
Safe Horizon Victim Advocate salaries - 6 salaries reported$50,447/yr
Lao Family Community Development Victim Advocate salaries - 5 salaries reported$55,206/yr
TESSA of Colorado Springs Victim Advocate salaries - 5 salaries reported$21/hr
Bridging Freedom Victim Advocate salaries - 5 salaries reported$25/hr
Fulton County (Georgia) Victim Advocate salaries - 5 salaries reported$53,227/yr
Adams County, Colorado Victim Advocate salaries - 4 salaries reported$52,498/yr
Commonwealth of Kentucky Victim Advocate salaries - 4 salaries reported$52,499/yr
Kings County District Attorney's Office Victim Advocate salaries - 4 salaries reported$56,548/yr
Suffolk County Massachusetts District Attorney's Office Victim Advocate salaries - 4 salaries reported$55,301/yr
Women's Center of Jacksonville Victim Advocate salaries - 4 salaries reported$22/hr
Pima County Attorney Victim Advocate salaries - 4 salaries reported$54,856/yr
Oswego County Opportunities Victim Advocate salaries - 4 salaries reported$22/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Victim Advocate in United States

The top 2 paying industries for a Victim Advocate in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $54,217 and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $47,768.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$54,217

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$47,768

    6% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Victim Advocate are US Army, Lao Family Community Development, and Fulton County (Georgia).

US ArmyUS Army$55,434/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?

Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Background Investigator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$49,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Civil Rights Investigator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$59,800

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Wage and Hour Investigator

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$78,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Investigator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Investigator

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$8,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Investigator

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Child Protective Investigator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Victim Advocate pay FAQ

The average salary for a Victim Advocate is $56,447 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 619 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Victim Advocate employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Victim Advocate in United States is $72,761 per year.

The lowest salary for a Victim Advocate in United States is $43,920 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Victim Advocate or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Victim Advocate.

Victim advocates enjoy meaningful work and job stability, along with modest salaries in line with other social work related roles. Candidates with extensive experience supporting victims of crime typically earn more than new entrants. Prospective victim advocates can gain work experience by volunteering at a domestic violence shelter, homeless shelter or other social care organization. Candidates who work as private consultants, rather than for government organizations, also tend to earn more.

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