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School counselor salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$64,858
Average $64,858
Low $43,146
High $97,496

The average salary for a school counselor is $64,858 per year in the United States. 3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 5, 2026).

School Counselor job openings in United States

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ECU Community School Counselor
East Carolina University4.3out of 5 stars.
Greenville, NC
1 week ago

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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Clinical Staffing Resources
 
$178,880per year
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Cambridge Public Schools
 
$166,400per year
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New York Therapy Placement Ser...
 
$163,280per year
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Nelnet
 
$156,000per year
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Highest paying cities for School Counselors near United States

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $150,452 per year
  2. Kansas City, MO
    $143,359 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $90,742 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $71,788 per year
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $70,879 per year

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The average salary for a School Counselor is $64,858 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 3.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 5, 2026.

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School Counselor salaries typically range between a low of $44,124 and a high of $177,041 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for School Counselor include Philadelphia, PA at $150,452 per year, Kansas City, MO at $143,359 per year, and Seattle, WA at $90,742 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for School Counselor include Glocoms, Inc ($280,800 per year) and ABILITY Network ($180,267 per year).