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 $25,000 in 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 Counselor roles 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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Raiza Vasquez

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,918

Base pay: $78,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,811
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,918
Hire date: 2019-04-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

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

Raiza Vasquez works as a Guidance Counselor for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Raiza earned $79,918 in 2025.

Lu Zeng

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,697

Base pay: $75,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,697
Hire date: 2017-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

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

Lu Zeng 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 $79,697.

Zoila Del Villar

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,691

Base pay: $84,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$5,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,691
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

Zoila Del Villar holds the role of Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,691.

Brianna Giasi

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,654

Base pay: $78,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,654
Hire date: 2014-01-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,722
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Brianna Giasi works as a Guidance Counselor for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Brianna earned $79,654 in 2025.

David Sumter

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,654

Base pay: $78,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,654
Hire date: 2016-01-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,722
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

David Sumter holds the role of Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,654.

Kattya Marc

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,545

Base pay: $78,431
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,545
Hire date: 2020-09-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,722
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Kattya Marc holds the role of Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,545.

Tiffany Collier

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,545

Base pay: $78,431
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,545
Hire date: 2007-01-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,722
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Tiffany Collier serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,545.

Zachary Alexander

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,521

Base pay: $76,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,610
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,521
Hire date: 2016-02-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $96,537
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Zachary Alexander works as a Guidance Counselor for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Zachary earned $79,521 in 2025.

Mirosi Rosario

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,218

Base pay: $78,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,218
Hire date: 2005-09-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,722
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Mirosi Rosario works as a Guidance Counselor for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Mirosi earned $79,218 in 2025.

Rachel Scherer

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,198

Base pay: $78,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,198
Hire date: 2022-03-01
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

Rachel Scherer is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $79,198.

Jennifer Brown

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,108

Base pay: $77,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,108
Hire date: 2021-02-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,722
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Jennifer Brown serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $79,108.

Ada Galan

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,108

Base pay: $77,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,108
Hire date: 2021-02-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,722
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Ada Galan serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,108.

Melissa Nunez

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,042

Base pay: $60,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,605
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,042
Hire date: 2009-10-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Nunez is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). 2025 total compensation came to $79,042.

Maria Granato

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$79,014

Base pay: $77,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,816
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,014
Hire date: 2022-12-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,829
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Maria Granato is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $79,014.

Shri Poran

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$78,996

Base pay: $77,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,996
Hire date: 2021-10-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,722
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Shri Poran serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,996.

Kevin Phipps

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$78,884

Base pay: $77,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,057
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,884
Hire date: 2022-09-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $104,070
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Kevin Phipps works as a Guidance Counselor for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Kevin earned $78,884 in 2025.

Emily Valdez

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$78,862

Base pay: $85,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$6,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,862
Hire date: 2020-10-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,704
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Emily Valdez serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $78,862.

Stephanie Rodriguez

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$78,795

Base pay: $74,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,246
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,795
Hire date: 2021-09-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $96,811
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Stephanie Rodriguez serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $78,795.

Lasharn Harris

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$78,528

Base pay: $81,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$3,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,528
Hire date: 2023-12-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,829
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Lasharn Harris serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,528.

Nereida Rodriguez Arman

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$78,506

Base pay: $74,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,506
Hire date: 1994-03-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $76,422
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Nereida Rodriguez Arman serves as a Guidance Counselor based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,506.

Rayana Cooper

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$78,506

Base pay: $74,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,506
Hire date: 2006-09-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $76,422
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Rayana Cooper is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $78,506.

Arelis Pelaez

Guidance Counselor/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$78,480

Base pay: $77,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,480
Hire date: 2007-03-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $79,357
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Arelis Pelaez works as a Guidance Counselor for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Arelis earned $78,480 in 2025.