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Licensed professional counselor salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Licensed Professional Counselor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$74,195
Average $74,195
Low $50,179
High $109,706

The average salary for a licensed professional counselor is $74,195 per year in the United States. 3.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Licensed Professional Counselor job openings in United States

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Licensed Counselor (LPC, LPCC,...
Serenity Christian Counseling, LLC4.5out of 5 stars.
Fostoria, OH
$43,921.24 - $52,894.39 a year
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Licensed Professional Counselor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Headway
 
$261,040per year
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Renewing Hope Counseling Cente...
 
$260,000per year
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SENIOR CARE SOLUTIONS
 
$213,200per year
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Behavior Frontiers
 
$208,000per year
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SonderMind
 
$194,480per year
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RightPro Staffing
 
$187,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Licensed Professional Counselors near United States

  1. Brookfield, WI
    $78,562 per year
  2. Baltimore, MD
    $78,517 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $73,313 per year
  4. Meadville, PA
    $68,716 per year
  5. Burleson, TX
    $67,087 per year

Where can a Licensed Professional Counselor earn more?

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