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School counselor salary in Australia

How much does a School Counselor make in Australia?

Average base salary

$100,488

The average salary for a school counselor is $100,488 per year in Australia. 28 salaries reported, updated at 16 July 2026

School Counselor job openings in Australia

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School Counsellor - Young High...
NSW Government3.9out of 5 stars.
New South Wales
$101,122 - $160,983 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for School Counselor in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Anglicare Sydney
 
$110,000per year
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Centacare Catholic Family Serv...
 
$96,779per year
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Department of Education
 
$94,169per year
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NSW Government
 
$93,492per year
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CatholicCare Sydney
 
$93,226per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for School Counselors

  1. Macarthur NSW
    $152,959 per year
  2. Adelaide CBD SA
    $142,317 per year
  3. Illawarra NSW
    $140,925 per year
  4. Darwin NT
    $114,005 per year
  5. Alice Springs NT
    $102,905 per year

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