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School counselor salary in Australia

How much does a School Counselor make in Australia?

Average base salary

$99,170

The average salary for a school counselor is $99,170 per year in Australia. 26 salaries reported, updated at 11 June 2026

School Counselor job openings in Australia

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Community Education Counsellor...
Queensland Government3.8out of 5 stars.
Moreton Bay QLD
Temporary
4 days 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
 
$94,722per 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
    $108,326 per year
  5. Alice Springs NT
    $102,905 per year

Where can a School Counselor earn more?

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