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Counselor salary in Pittsburgh, PA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Counselor make in Pittsburgh, PA?

Average base salary

$17.54
27%
below national average
Average $17.54
Low $11.96
High $25.72

The average salary for a counselor is $17.54 per hour in Pittsburgh, PA. 17 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Counselor job openings in Pittsburgh, PA

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Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Pittsburgh Recovery Center
Pittsburgh, PA
$40,000 - $50,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Counselor in Pittsburgh, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Guideline Healthcare
 
$110,661per year
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Pittsburgh Public Schools
 
$91,000per year
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Vitalant
 
$77,500per year
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American International Univers...
 
$68,471per year
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Cornerstone Care
 
$64,500per year
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Christian Counseling Associate...
 
$57,527per year
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Highest paying cities for Counselors near Pittsburgh, PA

  1. Greensburg, PA
    $44.55 per hour
  2. York, PA
    $34.51 per hour
  3. Norristown, PA
    $32.84 per hour
  4. Butler, PA
    $31.82 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $31.57 per hour

Where can a Counselor earn more?

Compare salaries for Counselors in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Counselor get paid in Pittsburgh, PA?

Assistant Counselor

Job openings
Average $21.32 per hour

Senior Counselor

Job openings
Average $28.57 per hour

Counselor Intern

Job openings
Average $26.25 per hour

Junior Counselor

Job openings
Average $19.89 per hour