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School Counselor Salary in Utah (2026)
$29.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,691/year ($4,058/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,070 School Counselor jobs in Utah (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median School Counselor salary of $61,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,691 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $61,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,178 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,691 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,759 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,691 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Utah?
- The median School Counselor salary in Utah is $61,320 per year ($29.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,660 and $80,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Utah?
- On the median salary of $61,320, a single filer in Utah takes home about $48,691 per year ($4,058 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 4,070 School Counselor jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.