Licensed Counselor Salary in Sacramento, CA

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How much does a Licensed Counselor make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Counselor in Sacramento, CA is $71,027. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,185 to a high of $91,893, with most professionals earning between $61,688 and $81,949.

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Licensed Counselor Salary By Level of Education in Sacramento, CA

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Average Salary Range for Licensed Counselor in Sacramento, CA

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What is the average salary for Licensed Counselor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Counselor in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Licensed Counselor ranges from $61,688 to $81,949 with the average base salary of $71,027. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,688 to $81,949 with the average total cash compensation of $71,027.

View Average Salary for Licensed Counselor as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $71,027 $61,688 - $81,949
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $71,027 $61,688 - $81,949
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Licensed Counselor Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,705 - $81,972 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,637 - $81,881 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,986 - $81,017 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,016 - $85,042 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,689 - $87,265 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,762 - $86,033 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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