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School Counselor Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$27.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,695/year ($3,891/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,430 School Counselor jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median School Counselor salary of $57,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,695 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $57,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,736 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,409 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,791 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,695 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,891 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in North Carolina?
- The median School Counselor salary in North Carolina is $57,630 per year ($27.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,820 and $63,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $57,630, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $46,695 per year ($3,891 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 9,430 School Counselor jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.