Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$60,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,500
9.5% of base
Total target cash
$65,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,50050th$5,50075th$9,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Counselors, All Other is a professional role within the function in the Community and Social Service job family.
Typical experience: varies by employer. Entry-level roles usually require little or no prior experience; senior roles typically require 5 or more years in the occupation. See the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for the specific entry path.
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$95,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+12.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
7,400
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Counselors, All Other salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
9,300 workers
$56,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
6,270 workers
$65,500
Social Assistance
4,990 workers
$55,000
Individual and Family Services
4,150 workers
$55,000
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
4,010 workers
$53,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
3,250 workers
$70,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
3,030 workers
$60,000
Educational Services
2,580 workers
$70,000
Outpatient Care Centers
2,100 workers
$49,000
Home Health Care Services
1,910 workers
$54,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Support senior team members with day-to-day operational work
Gather and analyze data using established methods and tools
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal review
Execute routine tasks accurately and on schedule
Escalate issues and questions to more experienced staff
Contribute to team deliverables under direct supervision
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements
Manage litigation, disputes, and regulatory matters
Advise on corporate governance and legal compliance
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Counselors, All Other pays 10% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).
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