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School Counselor Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$38.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,569/year ($5,131/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $113,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,690 School Counselor jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median School Counselor salary of $80,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,569 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $80,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,873 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,156 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$3,871 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,569 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,131 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in District of Columbia?
- The median School Counselor salary in District of Columbia is $80,470 per year ($38.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,710 and $103,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $80,470, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $61,569 per year ($5,131 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 1,690 School Counselor jobs in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.