Representative Payee

Representative Payee Salary

$28.5K

$46.5K

$88K

$50,889

/year

$24.47

/hour

Representative Payee Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$50,889

Columbus

Ohio

$49,153

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    How much does a Representative Payee make?

    As of Aug 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Representative Payee in the United States is $50,889 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.47 an hour. This is the equivalent of $978/week or $4,240/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $88,000 and as low as $28,500, the majority of Representative Payee salaries currently range between $32,000 (25th percentile) to $63,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $82,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Representative Payee varies greatly (by as much as 31000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Representative Payee in your area makes on average $49,153 per year, or $1,736 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $50,889. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Representative Payee salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Representative Payee jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Representative Payee on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Representative Payee Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Representative Payee job is above the national average. Topping the list is Auburn, WA, , with Riverside, CA, and Vineyard Haven, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Vineyard Haven, MA, beats the national average by $10,613 (20.9%), and Auburn, WA, furthers that trend with another $12,946 (25.4%) above the $50,889 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Representative Payee appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Auburn, WA, and San Francisco, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Representative Payee role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Auburn, WA

    $63,835

    $30.69

    Riverside, CA

    $63,466

    $30.51

    Vineyard Haven, MA

    $61,502

    $29.57

    Sitka, AK

    $61,304

    $29.47

    Stratford, CT

    $61,194

    $29.42

    Kennewick, WA

    $61,049

    $29.35

    Beaverton, OR

    $60,669

    $29.17

    Wharton, NJ

    $60,261

    $28.97

    Fall River, MA

    $60,007

    $28.85

    San Francisco, CA

    $59,956

    $28.82

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Representative Payee Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Representative Payee category.

    For example Qmhp jobs pay as much as $64,630 (127.0%) more than the average Representative Payee salary of $50,889. If you're qualified, finding work as a Qmhp may help you make more money than that of the average Representative Payee position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Qmhp

    $115,519

    $55.54

    Clinical Case Manager

    $58,955

    $28.34

    Groups Recover Together

    $55,447

    $26.66

    Behavioral Health Case Management Manager

    $52,473

    $25.23

    Psychiatry Research Assistant

    $45,571

    $21.91

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Representative Payee salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $50,889 per year or $24.47 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.