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School Counselor Salary in Washington (2026)
$39.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,988/year ($5,582/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,610 School Counselor jobs in Washington (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median School Counselor salary of $82,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $66,988 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $82,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,357 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,324 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,988 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,582 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Washington?
- The median School Counselor salary in Washington is $82,670 per year ($39.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,470 and $104,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Washington?
- On the median salary of $82,670, a single filer in Washington takes home about $66,988 per year ($5,582 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,610 School Counselor jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.