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School Counselor Salary in Maryland (2026)
$36.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,780/year ($4,898/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,600 School Counselor jobs in Maryland (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median School Counselor salary of $75,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,780 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $75,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,850 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,800 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,390 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,780 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,898 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Maryland?
- The median School Counselor salary in Maryland is $75,820 per year ($36.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,410 and $97,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $75,820, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $58,780 per year ($4,898 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 6,600 School Counselor jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.