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School Counselor Salary in Ohio (2026)
$29.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,822/year ($4,235/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,250 School Counselor jobs in Ohio (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median School Counselor salary of $61,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,822 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $61,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,231 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,725 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$982 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,822 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,235 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Ohio?
- The median School Counselor salary in Ohio is $61,760 per year ($29.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,660 and $80,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $61,760, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $50,822 per year ($4,235 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 13,250 School Counselor jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.