School Counselor salary in the United States

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

Median base salary

Government data

$64,330

Median $64,330
Low $45,020High $104,770

Based on 353,310 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$45,020
25th percentile
$51,270
75th percentile
$82,870
90th percentile
$104,770

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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