What are the main factors that influence an After School Counselor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for After School Counselor?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for After School Counselor roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An After School Counselor's salary?

An After School Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,232 for beginners, reaching about $61,867 at mid-level, and approach $65,330 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an After School Counselor?

After School Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for After School Counselor roles are District of Columbia $68,389, California $68,130, Massachusetts $67,222. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of After School Counselor roles make?

Salaries for After School Counselor level roles vary by specialization: After School Lead Counselor: $117,844; After School Director: $112,589; After School Program Counselor: $62,253; After School Coach: $56,195; After School Care: $55,194.

After School Counselor Salary in Colorado

How much does an After School Counselor make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an After School Counselor in Colorado is $63,022 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an After School Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,899
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,478 to $71,332
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,700

10% $46,700

50% (Median) $63,022

90% $78,899

After School Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,332	$5,944	$1,372	$34
Average	$63,022	$5,252	$1,212	$30
25th Percentile	$54,478	$4,540	$1,048	$26

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Key Factors That Influence After School Counselor Salaries

An After School Counselor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects After School Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an After School Counselor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,232
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,510
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,867
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,099
Expert (over 8 years): $65,330

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level After School Counselor	less than 1 year	$58,232
Early Career Level After School Counselor	1-2 years	$58,510
Mid-Level Level After School Counselor	2-4 years	$61,867
Senior-Level Level After School Counselor	5-8 years	$65,099
Expert Level After School Counselor	over 8 years	$65,330

How Do After School Counselor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract After School Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,389.
California: $68,130.
Massachusetts: $67,222.

District of Columbia $68,389 California $68,130 Massachusetts $67,222 Washington $66,975 New Jersey $66,950 Alaska $66,864 Connecticut $66,011 New York $65,665

Hawaii $64,560 Rhode Island $64,041 Maryland $63,689 Minnesota $63,207 Colorado $63,022 Illinois $62,960 Oregon $62,725 Delaware $62,552

New Hampshire $62,444 Virginia $62,200 Pennsylvania $61,490 Nevada $61,132 North Dakota $61,014 Michigan $60,829 Wisconsin $60,761 Vermont $60,625

Texas $60,248 Maine $60,224 Arizona $60,187 Ohio $60,143 Georgia $59,575 Indiana $59,291 Wyoming $59,235 Utah $59,149

Iowa $59,112 Kansas $58,815 Louisiana $58,729 North Carolina $58,698 Missouri $58,686 Florida $58,445 Montana $58,315 Nebraska $58,192

Kentucky $58,124 South Carolina $57,877 Tennessee $57,722 Idaho $57,660 New Mexico $57,209 Oklahoma $57,111 Alabama $56,746 South Dakota $56,135

Arkansas $55,801 West Virginia $55,622 Mississippi $55,085

Top Paying Cities for After School Counselor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Glen Haven: $61,788
Hygiene: $63,935
Johnstown: $61,925

Glen Haven, CO $61,788

Hygiene, CO $63,935

Johnstown, CO $61,925

Laporte, CO $61,239

Livermore, CO $61,040

Loveland, CO $61,732

Lyons, CO $63,823

Masonville, CO $61,278

Mead, CO $62,629

Milliken, CO $61,840

Niwot, CO $64,437

Red Feather Lakes, CO $61,208

Severance, CO $61,327

Timnath, CO $61,248

Wellington, CO $60,905

Windsor, CO $61,336

Brighton, CO $62,856

Ault, CO $61,219

Briggsdale, CO $61,236

Carr, CO $60,183

Eastlake, CO $63,020

Eaton, CO $61,413

Evans, CO $61,725

Fort Lupton, CO $62,677

Galeton, CO $61,419

Gilcrest, CO $62,063

Gill, CO $61,520

Greeley, CO $61,573

Henderson, CO $62,954

Hudson, CO $62,471

Keenesburg, CO $62,169

Kersey, CO $61,527

La Salle, CO $61,956

Lucerne, CO $61,507

Nunn, CO $61,025

Orchard, CO $61,229

Pierce, CO $61,258

Ohio City, CO $61,888

Parlin, CO $61,597

Penrose, CO $61,059

Pitkin, CO $61,812

Poncha Springs, CO $61,393

Powderhorn, CO $61,469

Rockvale, CO $60,782

Sargents, CO $61,289

Twin Lakes, CO $63,313

Westcliffe, CO $60,816

Wetmore, CO $60,425

Durango, CO $61,641

Cahone, CO $61,489

Cortez, CO $61,443

Dolores, CO $61,589

Dove Creek, CO $61,428

Egnar, CO $61,462

Hesperus, CO $61,103

Lewis, CO $61,598

Mancos, CO $61,442

Marvel, CO $61,101

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $61,124

Pleasant View, CO $61,313

Rico, CO $61,604

Towaoc, CO $61,187

Yellow Jacket, CO $61,525

Montrose, CO $61,835

Austin, CO $61,915

Bedrock, CO $61,447

Cedaredge, CO $61,978

Cory, CO $61,900

Crawford, CO $61,725

Delta, CO $61,833

Eckert, CO $61,930

Hotchkiss, CO $61,892

Lazear, CO $61,846

Naturita, CO $61,571

Norwood, CO $61,596

Nucla, CO $61,666

Olathe, CO $61,765

Ophir, CO $61,662

Ouray, CO $61,652

Paonia, CO $62,176

Paradox, CO $61,481

Placerville, CO $61,605

Redvale, CO $61,625

Ridgway, CO $61,644

Silverton, CO $61,540

Somerset, CO $62,365

Telluride, CO $61,674

Grand Junction, CO $62,215

Platteville, CO $62,200

Roggen, CO $61,559

Weldona, CO $61,084

Wiggins, CO $61,410

Fort Morgan, CO $61,108

Log Lane Village, CO $61,308

Akron, CO $60,665

Amherst, CO $60,471

Atwood, CO $60,878

Brush, CO $60,874

Crook, CO $60,705

Eckley, CO $60,513

Fleming, CO $60,821

Grover, CO $60,773

Haxtun, CO $60,809

Hereford, CO $60,385

Hillrose, CO $60,933

Holyoke, CO $60,625

Idalia, CO $60,321

Iliff, CO $60,864

Julesburg, CO $60,619

Lindon, CO $60,405

Merino, CO $60,931

New Raymer, CO $60,917

Otis, CO $60,720

Ovid, CO $60,640

Padroni, CO $60,710

Paoli, CO $60,809

Peetz, CO $60,693

Sedgwick, CO $60,662

Snyder, CO $60,885

Sterling, CO $60,982

Stoneham, CO $60,920

Vernon, CO $60,378

Woodrow, CO $60,531

Wray, CO $60,499

Yuma, CO $60,701

Anton, CO $60,421

Arapahoe, CO $59,945

Arriba, CO $60,162

Bethune, CO $60,251

Burlington, CO $60,195

Calhan, CO $61,147

Cascade, CO $61,650

Cheyenne Wells, CO $60,032

Cope, CO $60,392

Cripple Creek, CO $61,534

Divide, CO $61,567

Flagler, CO $60,224

Florissant, CO $61,517

Fountain, CO $61,142

Genoa, CO $60,203

Green Mountain Falls, CO $61,634

Guffey, CO $61,450

Hugo, CO $59,834

Joes, CO $60,452

Karval, CO $59,487

Kirk, CO $60,402

Kit Carson, CO $59,957

Limon, CO $60,566

Lake George, CO $61,609

Manitou Springs, CO $61,650

Matheson, CO $60,521

Peyton, CO $61,436

Ramah, CO $60,130

Rush, CO $60,274

Seibert, CO $60,198

Simla, CO $60,797

Stratton, CO $60,258

U S A F Academy, CO $61,646

Victor, CO $61,506

Vona, CO $60,234

Wild Horse, CO $59,841

Woodland Park, CO $61,599

Yoder, CO $60,506

Colorado Springs, CO $61,651

Clifton, CO $62,176

Fruita, CO $62,022

Gateway, CO $61,585

Glade Park, CO $61,798

Loma, CO $62,044

Mack, CO $61,879

Palisade, CO $62,064

Whitewater, CO $61,794

Glenwood Springs, CO $62,815

Dinosaur, CO $61,777

Aspen, CO $63,992

Snowmass Village, CO $63,989

Avon, CO $63,415

Basalt, CO $63,788

Carbondale, CO $63,551

Collbran, CO $62,003

Craig, CO $62,458

De Beque, CO $61,995

Eagle, CO $63,155

Edwards, CO $63,290

Parachute, CO $62,318

Battlement Mesa, CO $62,261

Gypsum, CO $62,841

Hamilton, CO $62,724

Hayden, CO $62,547

Maybell, CO $61,854

Meeker, CO $62,730

Meredith, CO $63,578

Mesa, CO $61,972

Minturn, CO $63,221

Molina, CO $61,935

New Castle, CO $62,598

Rangely, CO $62,029

Red Cliff, CO $63,213

Rifle, CO $62,443

Silt, CO $62,418

Slater, CO $62,161

Snowmass, CO $63,861

Wolcott, CO $63,193

Woody Creek, CO $63,987

Vail, CO $63,492

Pueblo, CO $59,779

Colorado City, CO $60,188

Aguilar, CO $60,450

Arlington, CO $59,386

Avondale, CO $59,939

Beulah, CO $60,192

Boncarbo, CO $60,480

Boone, CO $60,133

Branson, CO $59,985

Campo, CO $59,763

Cheraw, CO $59,878

Crowley, CO $60,006

Eads, CO $59,920

Fort Lyon, CO $59,854

Fowler, CO $60,026

Gardner, CO $60,613

Granada, CO $60,055

Hartman, CO $60,170

Hasty, CO $59,986

Haswell, CO $59,631

Hoehne, CO $60,382

Holly, CO $59,980

Kim, CO $59,924

La Junta, CO $59,962

Lamar, CO $60,145

Las Animas, CO $59,929

La Veta, CO $60,719

Mc Clave, CO $59,995

Manzanola, CO $59,916

Model, CO $60,008

Olney Springs, CO $59,814

Ordway, CO $59,516

Pritchett, CO $59,927

Rocky Ford, CO $59,830

Rye, CO $60,280

Sheridan Lake, CO $59,944

Springfield, CO $60,050

Sugar City, CO $59,356

Swink, CO $59,903

Trinchera, CO $60,124

Trinidad, CO $60,384

Two Buttes, CO $60,046

Vilas, CO $60,037

Walsenburg, CO $60,399

Walsh, CO $59,974

Weston, CO $60,594

Wiley, CO $59,940

Alamosa, CO $61,180

Antonito, CO $61,142

Arboles, CO $61,265

Arvada, CO $63,022

Aurora, CO $62,979

Bayfield, CO $61,437

Broomfield, CO $63,299

Commerce City, CO $62,874

Dupont, CO $62,995

Eldorado Springs, CO $64,494

Lafayette, CO $63,922

Louisville, CO $64,001

Westminster, CO $62,993

Wheat Ridge, CO $62,990

Agate, CO $60,759

Bennett, CO $62,338

Byers, CO $61,594

Castle Rock, CO $61,867

Deer Trail, CO $61,187

Elbert, CO $61,476

Elizabeth, CO $61,994

Englewood, CO $62,979

Franktown, CO $61,826

Kiowa, CO $61,548

Larkspur, CO $61,666

Littleton, CO $62,917

Lone Tree, CO $62,751

Louviers, CO $62,664

Monument, CO $61,605

Palmer Lake, CO $61,612

Parker, CO $62,521

Sedalia, CO $61,898

Strasburg, CO $62,140

Watkins, CO $62,606

Denver, CO $62,972

Thornton, CO $63,022

Boulder, CO $64,806

Golden, CO $62,985

Alma, CO $62,631

Bailey, CO $62,489

Black Hawk, CO $63,615

Bond, CO $63,187

Breckenridge, CO $62,765

Buffalo Creek, CO $62,273

Burns, CO $62,781

Central City, CO $63,257

Clark, CO $62,186

Climax, CO $62,837

Coalmont, CO $62,079

Como, CO $61,867

Conifer, CO $62,651

Cowdrey, CO $61,828

Dillon, CO $62,727

Dumont, CO $63,032

Evergreen, CO $62,876

Empire, CO $62,744

Fairplay, CO $61,924

Fraser, CO $62,815

Frisco, CO $63,114

Georgetown, CO $62,697

Granby, CO $62,647

Grand Lake, CO $62,613

Grant, CO $62,168

Hartsel, CO $61,594

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $62,563

Idaho Springs, CO $62,925

Idledale, CO $62,920

Indian Hills, CO $62,888

Jamestown, CO $64,701

Jefferson, CO $62,037

Kittredge, CO $62,895

Kremmling, CO $62,557

Leadville, CO $62,761

Mc Coy, CO $62,771

Morrison, CO $62,875

Nederland, CO $64,113

Oak Creek, CO $62,659

Parshall, CO $62,929

Phippsburg, CO $62,721

Pine, CO $62,348

Pinecliffe, CO $64,414

Rand, CO $62,083

Rollinsville, CO $63,814

Shawnee, CO $62,333

Silver Plume, CO $62,431

Steamboat Springs, CO $62,542

Tabernash, CO $62,961

Toponas, CO $62,698

Walden, CO $61,990

Ward, CO $63,944

Winter Park, CO $63,042

Yampa, CO $62,783

Silverthorne, CO $63,061

Longmont, CO $63,686

Allenspark, CO $63,397

Estes Park, CO $62,445

Bellvue, CO $61,646

Berthoud, CO $62,401

Dacono, CO $63,129

Drake, CO $61,668

Erie, CO $63,412

Firestone, CO $62,972

Fort Collins, CO $61,206

Frederick, CO $62,974

Blanca, CO $60,964

Capulin, CO $61,277

Center, CO $61,227

Chama, CO $60,755

Chimney Rock, CO $61,291

Chromo, CO $60,880

Conejos, CO $61,104

Creede, CO $61,424

Crestone, CO $60,992

Del Norte, CO $61,291

Fort Garland, CO $60,827

San Luis, CO $60,579

Homelake, CO $61,234

Hooper, CO $61,030

Ignacio, CO $61,173

Jaroso, CO $60,713

La Jara, CO $61,202

Manassa, CO $61,140

Moffat, CO $61,072

Monte Vista, CO $61,270

Mosca, CO $60,953

Pagosa Springs, CO $61,286

Romeo, CO $61,320

Saguache, CO $61,283

Sanford, CO $60,977

San Pablo, CO $60,663

South Fork, CO $61,352

Villa Grove, CO $61,155

Salida, CO $61,395

Almont, CO $62,975

Buena Vista, CO $62,879

Canon City, CO $61,121

Cimarron, CO $61,534

Coal Creek, CO $60,759

Coaldale, CO $61,245

Cotopaxi, CO $61,073

Crested Butte, CO $63,307

Florence, CO $60,663

Monarch, CO $61,523

Granite, CO $62,447

Gunnison, CO $61,581

Hillside, CO $61,050

Howard, CO $61,355

Lake City, CO $61,530

Nathrop, CO $61,580

After School Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For After School Counselor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Hospitality & Leisure, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, After School Counselor positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view After School Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an After School Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$69,324	$33.0	10%
Healthcare	$66,173	$32.0	5%

After School Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an After School Counselor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$54,478

Average $63,022/year

$71,332

$4,540

Average $5,252/month

$5,944

$1,048

Average $1,212/week

$1,372

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,332	$5,944	$1,372	$34
Average	$63,022	$5,252	$1,212	$30
25th Percentile	$54,478	$4,540	$1,048	$26

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