Licensed Mental Health Counselor Salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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How much does a Licensed Mental Health Counselor make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary in Philadelphia, PA is $81,011 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $73,002 and $90,271. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Mental Health Therapist / Counselor
Hackley Community Care - MUSKEGON , MI
Mental Health Therapist or Counselor. Job Type: Full-time / Exempt. Job Location: Muskegon, MI. Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Cen
- 178 days ago
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Mediko Inc - ASHEVILLE , NC
MEDIKO: Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve. Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, sup
- 100 days ago
Licensed Mental Health Professional
Mediko Inc - RICHMOND , VA
Sign On Bonus of $5,000. For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO. At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our d
- 150 days ago
Licensed Mental Health Clinician - $5,000 Bonus
Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region - RUTLAND , VT
COMMUNITY HEATH. Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and ped
- 151 days ago
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) - Remote
Brave Health -
Why We're Here. At Brave Health, we are driven by a deep commitment to transform lives by expanding access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. By
- 10 days ago
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - $3,500 sign on bonus
Foresight Mental Health - SACRAMENTO , CA
Join Our Team of California Mental Health Providers. Foresight is an outpatient mental health company that offers virtual and in-person therapy across Californi
- 28 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Licensed Mental Health Counselor ranges from $73,002 to $90,271 with the average base salary of $81,011. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,123 to $90,422 with the average total cash compensation of $81,133.

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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania    Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most popul....More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Licensed Mental Health Counselor: Counseling

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