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School counselor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a School Counselor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$64,670
Average $64,670
Low $42,955
High $97,365

The average salary for a school counselor is $64,670 per year in the United States. 3.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

School Counselor job openings in United States

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027-127 School Counselor .6BSH...
West Virginia Department of Education4.1out of 5 stars.
Morgan County, WV
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Highest paying companies for School Counselor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Glocoms, Inc
 
$280,800per year
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ABILITY Network
 
$180,267per year
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Cambridge Public Schools
 
$166,400per year
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New York Therapy Placement Ser...
 
$160,160per year
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Nelnet
 
$156,000per year
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Portland Public Schools (Maine...
 
$145,600per year
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Highest paying cities for School Counselors near United States

  1. Kansas City, MO
    $143,498 per year
  2. Philadelphia, PA
    $142,988 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $90,919 per year
  4. Orlando, FL
    $80,083 per year
  5. Orange, CA
    $73,334 per year

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