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School Counselor Salary in Alaska (2026)
$39.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,150/year ($5,596/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 540 School Counselor jobs in Alaska (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median School Counselor salary of $82,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $67,150 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $82,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,408 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,342 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,150 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,596 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Alaska?
- The median School Counselor salary in Alaska is $82,900 per year ($39.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,290 and $97,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $82,900, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $67,150 per year ($5,596 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 540 School Counselor jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.