How much does a Guidance Counselor, Elementary School make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Guidance Counselor, Elementary School in the United States is $67,335. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,948 to $78,835, with most professionals earning between $51,313 and $89,304.

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Guidance Counselor, Elementary School Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Guidance Counselor, Elementary School Salary $51,313 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Guidance Counselor, Elementary School Salary $58,948 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Guidance Counselor, Elementary School Salary $67,335 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Guidance Counselor, Elementary School Salary $78,835 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Guidance Counselor, Elementary School Salary $89,304 US April 01, 2025
25% $58,948 10% $51,313 90% $89,304 75% $78,835 $67,335 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Guidance Counselor, Elementary School ?

A school counselor works in primary (elementary and middle) schools and/or secondary schools to provide academic, career, college access/affordability/admission, and social-emotional competencies to all students through a school counseling program. School counselors in most countries have at least a master's degree in school counseling and state and/or national certification....

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    4 - 7 years experience
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