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School counselor salary in Australia

How much does a School Counselor make in Australia?

Average base salary

$106,102

The average salary for a school counselor is $106,102 per year in Australia. 39 salaries reported, updated at 31 October 2026

School Counselor job openings in Australia

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School Counsellor
CatholicCare Sydney3.8out of 5 stars.
Lewisham TAS
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for School Counselor in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NSW Police Force
 
$134,984per year
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Anglicare Sydney
 
$110,000per year
Centacare Catholic Family Serv...
 
$98,028per year
Department of Education
 
$93,582per year
CatholicCare Sydney
 
$93,536per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for School Counselors

  1. Macarthur NSW
    $152,959 per year
  2. Illawarra NSW
    $147,140 per year
  3. Adelaide CBD SA
    $142,317 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $131,596 per year
  5. Darwin NT
    $113,178 per year

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The average salary for a School Counselor is $106,102 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 39 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 31 October 2026.

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School Counselor salaries typically range between a low of $79,943 and a high of $140,820 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for School Counselor include Macarthur NSW at $152,959 per year, Illawarra NSW at $147,140 per year and Adelaide CBD SA at $142,317 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for School Counselor include NSW Police Force ($134,984 per year) and Anglicare Sydney ($110,000 per year).