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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

$64,686
Average $64,686
Low $42,928
High $97,471

The average salary for a school counselor is $64,686 per year in the United States. 3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

School Counselor job openings in United States

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Afterschool Lead Counselor - E...
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Part-time
23 hours 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
Cambridge Public Schools
 
$166,400per year
New York Therapy Placement Ser...
 
$160,160per year
Nelnet
 
$156,000per year
Portland Public Schools (Maine...
 
$145,600per year

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

Where can a School Counselor earn more?

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