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School Counselor Salary in Vermont (2026)
$31.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,911/year ($4,326/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,120 School Counselor jobs in Vermont (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median School Counselor salary of $64,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,911 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $64,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,568 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,940 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,151 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,911 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Vermont?
- The median School Counselor salary in Vermont is $64,570 per year ($31.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,720 and $78,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $64,570, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $51,911 per year ($4,326 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,120 School Counselor jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.