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School Counselor Salary in Arizona (2026)
$28.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,930/year ($3,994/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,330 School Counselor jobs in Arizona (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median School Counselor salary of $58,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,930 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $58,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,810 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,456 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,054 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,930 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,994 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Arizona?
- The median School Counselor salary in Arizona is $58,250 per year ($28.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,590 and $68,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $58,250, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $47,930 per year ($3,994 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 7,330 School Counselor jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.