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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in New York (2026)
$28.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,335/year ($3,945/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,770 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in New York (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $59,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,335 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,954 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,548 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,613 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,335 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,945 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in New York?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in New York is $59,450 per year ($28.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,160 and $73,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in New York?
- On the median salary of $59,450, a single filer in New York takes home about $47,335 per year ($3,945 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 26,770 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.