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School Counselor Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$29.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,532/year ($4,044/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,620 School Counselor jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median School Counselor salary of $61,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,532 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $61,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,228 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,722 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,248 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,532 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,044 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Hawaii?
- The median School Counselor salary in Hawaii is $61,730 per year ($29.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,600 and $88,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $61,730, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $48,532 per year ($4,044 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,620 School Counselor jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.