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Youth specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Youth Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.60
Average $19.60
Low $12.32
High $31.18

The average salary for a youth specialist is $19.60 per hour in the United States. 5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 29, 2026).

Youth Specialist job openings in United States

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Youth Services Specialist
International Rescue Committee4.2out of 5 stars.
Louisville, KY
$21 - $23 an hour
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Youth Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Southern Westchester Boces
 
$127,372per year
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Los Angeles County
 
$114,508per year
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City of Alexandria, VA
 
$113,498per year
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County of Los Angeles
 
$112,703per year
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Sanare
 
$104,500per year
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Alutiiq
 
$104,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Youth Specialists near United States

  1. Dobbs Ferry, NY
    $27.46 per hour
  2. Frederic, WI
    $23.65 per hour
  3. Grand Rapids, MI
    $21.29 per hour
  4. Pendleton, IN
    $20.47 per hour
  5. Manchester, NH
    $18.22 per hour

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The average salary for a Youth Specialist is $19.60 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Youth Specialist salaries typically range between a low of $12.32 and a high of $31.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Youth Specialist include Dobbs Ferry, NY at $27.46 per hour, Frederic, WI at $23.65 per hour, and Grand Rapids, MI at $21.29 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Youth Specialist include Southern Westchester Boces ($127,372 per year) and Los Angeles County ($114,508 per year).