School Counselor Salary in Kentucky
Based on 5K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$64,390
$30.957/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
-1.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $88K
5K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,610 |
| 25th percentile | $48,310 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,390 |
| 75th percentile | $77,420 |
| 90th percentile | $88,090 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,750 |
| 2023 | $58,490 |
| 2024 | $64,390 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,750 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $58,490 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $64,390 | $65,026 |