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School Counselor Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$28.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,058/year ($4,005/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,310 School Counselor jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median School Counselor salary of $59,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,058 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $59,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,992 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,572 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,147 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,058 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,005 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Arkansas?
- The median School Counselor salary in Arkansas is $59,770 per year ($28.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,610 and $67,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $59,770, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $48,058 per year ($4,005 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 2,310 School Counselor jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.