As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Counselor in the United States is $48,183. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,970 to $54,664, with most professionals earning between $40,134 and $60,565.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $54,664 | $4,555 | $1,051 | $26 |
| Average | $48,183 | $4,015 | $927 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,970 | $3,664 | $846 | $21 |
An entry-level School Counselor with less than 1 year of experience earns about $47,869. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $48,376. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $49,827. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $50,118, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $50,311.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level School Counselor | $47,869 |
| Intermediate Level School Counselor | $48,376 |
| Senior Level School Counselor | $49,827 |
| Specialist Level School Counselor | $50,118 |
| Expert Level School Counselor | $50,311 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $48,183 | 69.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $3,686 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,361 | 3.4% | ||
| Disability | $771 | 1.1% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 9.2% | ||
| Pension | $2,024 | 2.9% | ||
| Time Off | $6,116 | 8.8% | ||
| Total Compensation | $69,511 | 100% | ||
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