How much does a Career Counselor make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$56,514 / yrTotal Pay
$53,257 / yrBase Pay
$3,258 / yrAdditional Pay

$56,514

 / yr
$36K$89K
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The estimated total pay for a Career Counselor is $56,514 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $53,257 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,258 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Career Counselor in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Career Counselor in United States. Employers include US Navy, US Army and US Marine Corps.

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US Navy
US Navy
$83,163/yr
59 open jobs
6
SSV
$63,235/yr
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$77,629

 / yr

$67,889

 / yr

$54,935

 / yr

$61,003

 / yr

$83,163

 / yr

$54,484

 / yr

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$48,939

 / yr

$54,049

 / yr

$58,465

 / yr

$52,014

 / yr

$58,161

 / yr

$56,548

 / yr

$74,610

 / yr

$47,705

 / yr

$58,357

 / yr

$57,711

 / yr

$63,024

 / yr

$27

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$56,074

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Top Paying Industries

For a Career Counselor in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Career Counselor in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $77,629, Information Technology with a median total pay of $67,889, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $59,734, Education with a median total pay of $58,161, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $54,484.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$77,629

    24% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$67,889

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$59,734

    2% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$58,161

    1% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$54,484

    7% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Career Counselor are US Navy, US Army, and US Marine Corps.

US NavyUS Navy$83,163/yr
US ArmyUS Army$77,629/yr
US Marine CorpsUS Marine Corps$74,610/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Education?

Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Career Services Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$31

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Career Counselor

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$96,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
College and Career Readiness Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Career Transition Specialist (CTS)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Career Advisor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$46,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Career Advisor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$62,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Career Transition Specialist (CTS)

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$93,000

/yr

$83K | $10K

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
University Development Counselor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Community Career Services

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$53,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago

Career Counselor pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Career Counselor is $53,257 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Career Counselor salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1387 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Career Counselor employees.

The highest salary for a Career Counselor in United States is $82,949 per year.

The lowest salary for a Career Counselor in United States is $34,193 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Career Counselor or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Career Counselor.