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Counseling Average Salaries in Quebec 2026

How much money does a person working in Counseling make in Quebec?


Average Yearly Salary
146,000 CAD
( 12,200 CAD monthly)

LOW
53,100
CAD
AVERAGE
146,000
CAD
HIGH
216,000
CAD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Counseling in Quebec typically earns around 146,000 CAD. Salaries range from 53,100 CAD (lowest average) to 216,000 CAD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Counseling domain in Quebec exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Coach136,000 CAD
Adoption Services Director182,000 CAD
Alcohol and Drug Counselor143,000 CAD
Assistant Instructor65,500 CAD
Career Counselor165,000 CAD
Career Transition Counselor140,000 CAD
Consultant163,000 CAD
Culinary Therapist124,000 CAD
Cyberbullying Counselor130,000 CAD
Cyberbullying Prevention Counselor137,000 CAD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coach155,000 CAD
Digital Detox Specialist149,000 CAD
Director of Rehabilitation Services201,000 CAD
Disability Consultant128,000 CAD
Employment Counselor157,000 CAD
Executive Coach175,000 CAD
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapist142,000 CAD
Family Advocate114,000 CAD
Family Services Specialist118,000 CAD
Family Support Specialist171,000 CAD
Family Youth Worker53,100 CAD
Gambling Addiction Counselor153,000 CAD
Gaming Addiction Counselor149,000 CAD
Guidance Counselor160,000 CAD
Guidance Director192,000 CAD
Lifestyle Coach151,000 CAD
Mental Health Counselor186,000 CAD
Mental Health Therapist165,000 CAD
Mindfulness Coach142,000 CAD
Online Addiction Counselor157,000 CAD
Online Support Group Facilitator135,000 CAD
Online Therapist145,000 CAD
Programs Coordinator86,200 CAD
Psychologist216,000 CAD
Relationships Counselor165,000 CAD
Sleep Specialist145,000 CAD
Social Media Counselor145,000 CAD
Supervising Counselor169,000 CAD
Tech Addiction Counselor or Therapist157,000 CAD
Telehealth Counselor147,000 CAD
Telepsychiatrist184,000 CAD
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Coach184,000 CAD
Virtual Counselor155,000 CAD
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor163,000 CAD
Youth Advocate86,200 CAD
Youth Care Counselor161,000 CAD
Youth Care Specialist98,300 CAD
Youth Development Manager202,000 CAD

Counseling Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Quebec

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Counseling in Quebec range from 53,100 CAD (starting average salary) to 216,000 CAD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Counseling is 138,000 CAD, implying that half of the workforce in Quebec earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Counseling in Quebec earn less than 106,000 CAD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 159,000 CAD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Counseling in Quebec. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 68,800 CAD to 106,000 CAD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 68,800 CAD mark, while 10% ranged from 106,000 CAD to 123,000 CAD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 123,000 CAD or higher.