Licensed Professional Counselor
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Licensed Professional Counselor. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Works with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. Has specialized knowledge in substance abuse, domestic abuse, grief counseling, workplace problems, and management consultation. Can be called 'licensed clinical professional counselor' or 'licensed mental health counselor'. This is not a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - see…
Reports covering Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Licensed Professional Counselor pay?
- 2 surveys publish Licensed Professional Counselor benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Licensed Professional Counselor pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Licensed Professional Counselor varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Licensed Professional Counselor?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Licensed Professional Counselor ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Licensed Professional Counselor pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.