New York City / Department of Education Pedagogical / Guidance Counselor

Job-title file

Guidance Counselor

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

3,579 employees hold this title in Department of Education Pedagogical. Median total compensation for the role is $113,763, above the department median of $105,971.

Employees: 3,579
Total payroll: $379.3M
Role median: $113,763
Agency median: $105,971
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$921$143,252+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 3,579 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Guidance Counselor pay vs. the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Across all employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — about 19,890 people — is $77,580. Department of Education Pedagogical pays a median base salary of $115,589 for this role, 49% above that figure — about the 83rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Education Pedagogical sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,330

$62,070

$77,580

$99,890

$129,750

Department of Education Pedagogical median · $115,589

The bar is the range of annual wages for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors across every employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Education Pedagogical’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — about 353,310 people — is $64,330. Department of Education Pedagogical’s median base salary is 80% above that national figure, above the 90th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$45,020

$51,270

$64,330

$82,870

$104,770

Department of Education Pedagogical median · $115,589

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 3,337 of 3,579 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Education Pedagogical is $113,763, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across New York City

Guidance Counselor is held in 2 New York City departments. In Department of Education Pedagogical, the median of $113,763 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Education Per Diem Teachers

$18,872 · 135

Median total compensation for the Guidance Counselor role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Guidance Counselor beyond New York City

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $113,098 ranks #1 of 3. See Guidance Counselor across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$84,336 · 6

City of Springfield, MA

$83,001 · 72

Median total compensation for comparable Guidance Counselorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lauren Jarufe

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$48,242

Base pay: $46,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,242
Hire date: 2016-09-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $113,883
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Lauren Jarufe serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $48,242.

Janet Dweh

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$48,108

Base pay: $42,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,108
Hire date: 2006-03-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,333
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Janet Dweh works as a Guidance Counselor for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Janet earned $48,108 in 2025.

Ken Greenfield

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$47,902

Base pay: $23,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,902
Hire date: 1986-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Ken Greenfield is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Other. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years. 2025 total compensation came to $47,902.

Taylor De Vita

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$47,529

Base pay: $46,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,529
Hire date: 2017-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $86,358
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Taylor De Vita holds the role of Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $47,529.

Cassandra Damour

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$47,520

Base pay: $40,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,520
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,371
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Cassandra Damour serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $47,520.

Donnamarie Lechillgrien

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$47,400

Base pay: $46,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,400
Hire date: 2003-08-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $110,566
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Donnamarie Lechillgrien holds the role of Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $47,400.

Maria Caamano Lojo

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$47,318

Base pay: $23,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,318
Hire date: 1993-09-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Maria Caamano Lojo is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years. 2025 total compensation came to $47,318.

Collins Akonu

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$47,073

Base pay: $40,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,229
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,073
Hire date: 2004-09-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $122,532
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Collins Akonu works as a Guidance Counselor for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Collins earned $47,073 in 2025.

Jacqueline Bautista

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$46,967

Base pay: $23,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,581
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,967
Hire date: 1991-09-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Jacqueline Bautista serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,967.

Alissa Lembo

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$46,772

Base pay: $46,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,772
Hire date: 1997-09-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Alissa Lembo is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $46,772.

Marsha Boncy

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$46,499

Base pay: $23,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,499
Hire date: 1992-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Marsha Boncy works as a Guidance Counselor for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Other. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service. Marsha earned $46,499 in 2025.

Jessica Woods

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$46,052

Base pay: $45,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $458
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,052
Hire date: 2012-03-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $86,358
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Jessica Woods holds the role of Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,052.

Jazzmyn Alves

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$46,050

Base pay: $42,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,866
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,050
Hire date: 2016-01-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,371
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Jazzmyn Alves serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $46,050.

Vera Remetz

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$45,614

Base pay: $45,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,614
Hire date: 2004-12-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $124,254
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Vera Remetz is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. 2025 total compensation came to $45,614.

Estefany Carmona

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$45,609

Base pay: $38,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,817
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,609
Hire date: 2021-09-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $86,358
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Estefany Carmona is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $45,609.

Marleana Cucchiara

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$45,226

Base pay: $44,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $330
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,226
Hire date: 2021-11-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,371
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Marleana Cucchiara is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). 2025 total compensation came to $45,226.

Linda Lawrence

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$44,745

Base pay: $23,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,745
Hire date: 1994-05-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Linda Lawrence holds the role of Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,745.

Svetlana Hamlet

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$44,730

Base pay: $44,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,730
Hire date: 2004-01-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $133,515
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Svetlana Hamlet is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. 2025 total compensation came to $44,730.

Kisha Maddox

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$44,616

Base pay: $38,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,674
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,616
Hire date: 1999-11-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $133,515
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Kisha Maddox is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $44,616.

Toneisha Mcfadden Haynes

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$44,464

Base pay: $41,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,856
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,464
Hire date: 2014-03-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $71,926
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Toneisha Mcfadden Haynes is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $44,464.

Jeannine Petraglia

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$44,400

Base pay: $23,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,014
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,400
Hire date: 1995-11-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Jeannine Petraglia holds the role of Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,400.

Julie Ann Ferrara

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$44,306

Base pay: $37,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,306
Hire date: 2004-03-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $133,515
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Julie Ann Ferrara holds the role of Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,306.

Elizabeth Rivas

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$43,128

Base pay: $35,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,049
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,128
Hire date: 1996-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Elizabeth Rivas is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. 2025 total compensation came to $43,128.