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School Counselor Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$28.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,358/year ($4,196/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,470 School Counselor jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median School Counselor salary of $59,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $50,358 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,015 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,587 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,358 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,196 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Tennessee?
- The median School Counselor salary in Tennessee is $59,960 per year ($28.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,460 and $69,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $59,960, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $50,358 per year ($4,196 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 6,470 School Counselor jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.