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School Counselor Salary in Indiana (2026)
$28.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,047/year ($4,004/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,610 School Counselor jobs in Indiana (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median School Counselor salary of $59,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,047 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $59,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,931 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,533 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,748 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,047 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,004 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Indiana?
- The median School Counselor salary in Indiana is $59,260 per year ($28.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,700 and $71,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $59,260, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $48,047 per year ($4,004 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 5,610 School Counselor jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.