How much does a Social Counselor make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Social Counselor in Durham, NC is $66,462. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,620 to a high of $81,104, with most professionals earning between $59,740 and $74,126.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Social Counselor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Social Counselor in Durham, NC. The base salary for Social Counselor ranges from $59,740 to $74,126 with the average base salary of $66,462. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,835 to $74,298 with the average total cash compensation of $66,560.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $66,462 $59,740 - $74,126
Bonus $98 $94 - $172
Total Pay $66,560 $59,835 - $74,298
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,980 - $73,184 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,163 - $74,651 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,163 - $74,651 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,786 - $70,461 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,595 - $71,465 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,044 - $70,781 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Social Service Counselor LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $67,616 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,361
JOB TITLE Social Work Counselor LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $60,663 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,349
JOB TITLE Social Services Counselor LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $63,874 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,258
JOB TITLE Social Worker/Counselor LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $60,663 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,349
JOB TITLE Grief Counselor LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $60,253 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,443
JOB TITLE Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $67,413 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,429
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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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