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School Counselor Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$29.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,200/year ($4,017/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,460 School Counselor jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median School Counselor salary of $60,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,200 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $60,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,061 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,616 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$2,463 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,200 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,017 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in South Carolina?
- The median School Counselor salary in South Carolina is $60,340 per year ($29.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,970 and $75,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $60,340, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $48,200 per year ($4,017 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 6,460 School Counselor jobs in South 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 South 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 South Carolina.