School Guidance Counselor Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a School Guidance Counselor make in San Jose, CA? The average School Guidance Counselor salary in San Jose, CA is $80,656 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $70,053 and $93,064. 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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School Guidance Counselor - Elementary ($61,411 - $117,009) DOE

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe - Auburn , WA

JOB SUMMARY The Tribal School Guidance Counselor provides culturally appropriate and effective student, individual and group academic counseling and guidance activities. The Guidance Counselor works ...

ZipRecruiter - 74 days ago

High School Guidance Counselor

Lynden Christian School - Lynden , WA

Lynden Christian High School has a part-time guidance counselor position for the 2024-2025 school year. Qualified candidates must have a mature and growing commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 78 days ago

High School Counselor 24-25 SY

AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Richmond , CA

Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide ... Designs, implements and assesses the guidance curriculum. * Utilizes responsive counseling ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Clinical Supervisor & Lead School Counselor (24-25SY)

Lighthouse Community Public Schools - Oakland , CA

Provide guidance to counseling staff and liaise with external services providers of mental health services, as needed * Lead clinical team meetings at assigned school site * Facilitate the intake and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago

School Counselor (Elementary School)

International Leadership of Texas - Lancaster , TX

Guidance 1. Provide individual and small group counseling to identified students. 2. Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners for the purpose of enhancing ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

Military Family Life School Counselor (Intermediate)

Leidos - Wahiawā , HI

... Counselor (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral team to support USAG Hawaii. This is a 9 month school ... Observe, participate, and engage in activities with youth and/or teens; provide coaching, guidance ...

Adzuna - 27 days ago

What does a School Guidance Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a School Guidance Counselor

Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.

October 19, 2022

Consult with and serve as a resource for students, guardians, parents, and teachers regarding the developmental needs of students, including determining priorities for students and their resource needs.

January 07, 2023

Implement career pathway partnerships that provide opportunities for job fair participation, job-shadowing and internships for GCs.

February 22, 2023

Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.

February 22, 2023

Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in evolving education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation.

April 10, 2023

Serves as an advocate for children and for parents around issues that are negatively impacting a child's success in school.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for School Guidance Counselor in San Jose, CA

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What is the average salary for School Guidance Counselor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of School Guidance Counselor in San Jose, CA. The base salary for School Guidance Counselor ranges from $70,053 to $93,064 with the average base salary of $80,656. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,053 to $93,064 with the average total cash compensation of $80,656.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$80,656	$70,053 - $93,064
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$80,656	$70,053 - $93,064

* 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.

School Guidance Counselor Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,053 - $93,064	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,088 - $82,482	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,919 - $92,886	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,988 - $90,320	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,099 - $90,468	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,774 - $92,693	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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