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School Counselor Salary in Virginia (2026)
$32.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,299/year ($4,442/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,450 School Counselor jobs in Virginia (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median School Counselor salary of $67,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,299 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $67,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,055 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,176 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$3,130 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,299 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,442 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Virginia?
- The median School Counselor salary in Virginia is $67,660 per year ($32.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,880 and $83,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $67,660, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $53,299 per year ($4,442 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 9,450 School Counselor jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.