Content has loaded

Counselor salary in Atlanta, GA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Counselor make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$24.83
same
as national average
Average $24.83
Low $13.55
High $45.49

The average salary for a counselor is $24.83 per hour in Atlanta, GA. 15 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Counselor job openings in Atlanta, GA

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Primary Counselor
Marietta Springs
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Counselor in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
BHS (formerly Business Health ...
 
$260,000per year
View company
Guideline Healthcare
 
$101,552per year
View company
Labcorp
 
$98,500per year
View company
New Beginnings Today
 
$93,600per year
View company
Neighborhood Assistance Corp. ...
 
$82,500per year
View company
Drew Charter School
 
$76,174per year
View company

Highest paying cities for Counselors near Atlanta, GA

  1. Dalton, GA
    $38.08 per hour
  2. Ringgold, GA
    $38.08 per hour
  3. LaFayette, GA
    $37.67 per hour
  4. Cartersville, GA
    $37.09 per hour
  5. Calhoun, GA
    $35.67 per hour

Where can a Counselor earn more?

Compare salaries for Counselors in different locations
vs

How much do similar professions as Counselor get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Assistant Counselor

Job openings
Average $22.15 per hour

Senior Counselor

Job openings
Average $21.94 per hour

Counselor Intern

Job openings
Average $27.34 per hour

Junior Counselor

Job openings
Average $20.64 per hour