How much does a Counselor make?
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$48,398
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Counselor is $48,398 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $44,818 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 $3,580 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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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Counselor | $48,398 /yr |
| Senior Counselor | $50,276 /yr |
| Team Lead Counselor | $46,460 /yr |
Related Job Titles
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Some related job titles are Career Counselor Salaries with median pay of $57,110, Mental Health Therapist Salaries with median pay of $67,210, School Counselor Salaries with median pay of $58,972, Academic Advisor Salaries with median pay of $52,832.
Top Paying Companies
For a Counselor in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Counselor in United States. Employers include Meta, Adobe and Leidos.
Top Paying Companies
For Counselor in United States
| 1 | Meta | $155,109 | |
| 2 | Adobe | $141,919 | |
| 3 | Leidos | $101,614 | |
| 4 | AT&T | $100,840 | |
| 5 | Sevita | $82,502 | |
| 6 | Fisher Investments | $81,521 | |
| 7 | Wells Fargo | $75,185 | |
| 8 | CareerBuilder | $74,229 | |
| 9 | Amazon | $72,541 | |
| 10 | Edmentum | $71,983 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Counselor in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Counselor in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $101,614, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $78,006, Information Technology with a median total pay of $71,983, Financial Services with a median total pay of $62,638, and Insurance with a median total pay of $59,857.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
A Counselor salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Counselor in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $29,548 to $67,304 per year, based on 14,425 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Counselor in US can make a salary range of $31,203 to $64,298 with at least 5 years of experience, based on 19 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Counselor gets the highest compensation are Montgomery County Public Schools, Global Teletherapy and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Bigger companies typically pay 35% less than smaller companies for a Counselor.
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Counselor pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Counselor is $44,818 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Counselor salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 9666 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Counselor employees.
The highest salary for a Counselor in United States is $73,091 per year.
The lowest salary for a Counselor in United States is $27,482 per year.
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