Juvenile Probation Counselor Salary Information

There will be many job opportunities over the next 10 years for people interested in working as youth correctional counselors. As with most professions, salary is dependent on region and your educational and work background. Iindeed.com reports that youth probation counselors usually earn about $44,000 annually. However, salaries vary between $30,000-86,000 annually.

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Want to launch a career in Homeland Security? It will probably be a very challenging experience but we can guarantee it will be thrilling and rewarding.

The different departments that come under the aegis of Homeland security offers our nation immense support with secure airports, waterways, borders as well as seaports. view career profile »