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School Counselor Salary in Delaware (2026)
$35.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,281/year ($4,773/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,700 School Counselor jobs in Delaware (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median School Counselor salary of $74,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,281 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $74,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,465 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,666 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$3,658 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,281 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,773 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Delaware?
- The median School Counselor salary in Delaware is $74,070 per year ($35.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,700 and $88,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $74,070, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $57,281 per year ($4,773 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 1,700 School Counselor jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.