How much does a School Counselor make?
Experience
- All years of Experience
- 0-1 Years
- 1-3 Years
- 4-6 Years
- 7-9 Years
- 10-14 Years
- 15+ Years
Industry
- All industries
- Legal
- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- Management & Consulting
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
- Personal Consumer Services
- Education
- Financial Services
- Government & Public Administration
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Media & Communication
- Nonprofit & NGO
- Energy, Mining & Utilities
- Real Estate
- Restaurants & Food Service
- Retail & Wholesale
- Telecommunications
- Transportation & Logistics
- Hotels & Travel Accommodation
- Human Resources & Staffing
$74,712
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a School Counselor is $74,712 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $70,300 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 $4,412 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.
How accurate does $74,712 look to you?
Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.
Top Paying Companies
For a School Counselor in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a School Counselor in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, San Francisco Unified School District and Pearson.
Top Paying Companies
For School Counselor in United States
| 1 | New York City Department of Education | $74,903 | |
| 2 | San Francisco Unified School District | $73,448 | |
| 3 | Pearson | $71,828 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles USD | $71,563 | |
| 5 | DC Public Schools | $70,940 | |
| 6 | Elk Grove Unified School District | $70,160 | |
| 7 | KIPP Schools | $69,485 | |
| 8 | San Mateo - Foster City School District | $69,413 | |
| 9 | Houston ISD | $69,133 | |
| 10 | CMCSS | $68,758 |
What are total pay estimates for a School Counselor at different companies?
- Popular
- Most Reports
- Salary: high to low
- Salary: low to high
$74,903
/ yr
$67,243
/ yr
$64,749
/ yr
$30
/ hr
$62,862
/ yr
$58,871
/ yr
$59,563
/ yrIs this salary info helpful?
Let’s pay it forward! The Glassdoor community relies on people like you to share accurate salary info to promote fair compensation everywhere
$62,332
/ yr
$71,563
/ yr
$63,036
/ yr
$65,898
/ yr
$69,133
/ yr
$58,642
/ yr
$60,825
/ yr
$61,894
/ yr
$67,783
/ yr
$59,293
/ yr
$62,382
/ yr
$62,848
/ yr
School Counselor Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a School Counselor in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a School Counselor in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $74,903, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $71,828, Healthcare with a median total pay of $63,391, Education with a median total pay of $62,035, and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $52,222.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$74,903
17% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for School Counselor is New York City Department of Education.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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
For school counselor
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/hr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/mo
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
School Counselor pay FAQ
The average salary for a School Counselor is $74,712 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3656 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a School Counselor employees in United States.
The highest salary for a School Counselor in United States is $91,746 per year.
The lowest salary for a School Counselor in United States is $61,064 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a School Counselor or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a School Counselor.