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School Counselor Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$35.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,511/year ($4,793/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,370 School Counselor jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median School Counselor salary of $73,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,511 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $73,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,430 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,654 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,315 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,511 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,793 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Connecticut?
- The median School Counselor salary in Connecticut is $73,910 per year ($35.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,820 and $95,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $73,910, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $57,511 per year ($4,793 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,370 School Counselor jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.