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What school counselors make
Typical
$64,330
First year
$45,020
Top tenth: senior counselor in a high-paying district
$104,770
The national median is $64,330 a year, and the bottom tenth start near $45,020. The wage survey counts school counselors together with college advisors and career counselors, so this is a slightly broader group than school buildings alone. Pay is set by a public district salary schedule, so where you live matters far more than how good you are.