Licensed Professional Counselor Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does a Licensed Professional Counselor make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, CO is $66,967. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,150 to a high of $86,648, with most professionals earning between $58,164 and $77,269.

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What is a Licensed Professional Counselor?

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is a licensure for mental health professionals in some countries. In the US, licensed professional counselors (or in some states, "licensed clinical professional counselors" or "licensed mental health counselors") provide mental health and substance abuse care to millions of Americans. Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) are doctoral and master's-level mental health service providers, trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. LPCs make up a large percentage of the work...

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Average Salary Range for Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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77269
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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77269
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What is the average salary for Licensed Professional Counselor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, CO. The base salary for Licensed Professional Counselor ranges from $58,164 to $77,269 with the average base salary of $66,967. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,164 to $77,269 with the average total cash compensation of $66,967.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $66,967 $58,164 - $77,269
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $66,967 $58,164 - $77,269
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Licensed Professional Counselor Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,164 - $77,269 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,124 - $77,216 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,164 - $77,269 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,849 - $78,178 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,154 - $75,927 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,875 - $79,542 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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