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School Counselor Salary in Florida (2026)
$25.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,878/year ($3,740/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,800 School Counselor jobs in Florida (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median School Counselor salary of $53,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $44,878 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $53,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,197 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,065 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,878 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,740 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Florida?
- The median School Counselor salary in Florida is $53,140 per year ($25.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,800 and $66,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Florida?
- On the median salary of $53,140, a single filer in Florida takes home about $44,878 per year ($3,740 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 22,800 School Counselor jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.