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School Counselor Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$29.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,228/year ($4,102/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,570 School Counselor jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median School Counselor salary of $60,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,228 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $60,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,126 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,657 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,869 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,228 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,102 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Pennsylvania?
- The median School Counselor salary in Pennsylvania is $60,880 per year ($29.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,160 and $78,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $60,880, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $49,228 per year ($4,102 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 13,570 School Counselor jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.