School Based Counselor Salary in the United States

How much does a School Based Counselor make in the United States? The average School Based Counselor salary in the United States is $40,209 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $35,071 and $45,652. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Certified Peer Counselor (Youth Partner) Westside, Tacoma
Family Behavioral Health - Tukwila , WA
The primary focus of the Peer Youth Partner is to build a strong partnership with youth based on ... Work with young people in home, school and community settings in order to gain an understanding of ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
SUBSTITUTE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
San Mateo Union High School District - San Mateo , CA
Support student mental health/welfare and wellness education in the high school setting through ... The therapist will provide mental health services including counseling, consultation, mental health ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
FBH Certified Peer Counselor (Parent Partner)
Family Behavioral Health - Tukwila , WA
High school diploma/GED. * Age 21 or older per DSHS requirements Catholic Community Services and ... HR reviews internal compensation and determines increase based on their experience and also agency ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
School Social Worker
Healthpro Heritage, LLC - Champaign , IL
Join our Pediatric School Based Team and use your passion for School Social Work to help make a ... Assess areas in which students may require assistance or mental health counseling * Communicate ...
Capital Markets Placement - 3 days ago
Psychologist
Eldora State Training School - Eldora , IA
High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly GED) * Competency-based vocational programs * Counseling The Psychologists at the STS are integral to the successful outcome of young men at the facility
Lee Enterprises - 2 days ago
Program Director of Operations - Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (MH/IDD)
Merakey - Sunbury , PA
Must be a licensed Behavior Specialist, Social Worker or Counselor. * Must have no less than 8 ... Community and School Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH) * Crisis Intervention * Substance Use Disorder ...
Merakey - 3 days ago
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Average Base Salary

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35071
45652
40209

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
36671
46355
41578
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of School Based Counselor in the United States. The base salary for School Based Counselor ranges from $35,071 to $45,652 with the average base salary of $40,209. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,671 to $46,355 with the average total cash compensation of $41,578.

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