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School Counselor Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$34.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,835/year ($4,903/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,650 School Counselor jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median School Counselor salary of $71,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $58,835 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $71,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,808 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,438 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,835 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,903 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in New Hampshire?
- The median School Counselor salary in New Hampshire is $71,080 per year ($34.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,090 and $82,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $71,080, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $58,835 per year ($4,903 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 1,650 School Counselor jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.