Healthcare / Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling

Drug And Alcohol Addiction Counselor

A professional who provides counseling and support to individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, helping them achieve recovery and maintain sobriety through therapeutic interventions and treatment plans.

Average monthly gross

3,723 PEN

7 validated salaries

Median

3,770 PEN

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

2,400 PEN - 4,926 PEN

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Drug And Alcohol Addiction Counselor

ISCO

2635

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

7 records
Clear

By seniority

Junior 1 validated salaries
1,800 PEN 1,800 PEN - 1,800 PEN
Mid-level 1 validated salaries
2,800 PEN 2,800 PEN - 2,800 PEN
Senior 3 validated salaries
4,087 PEN 3,670 PEN - 4,590 PEN
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
4,600 PEN 3,770 PEN - 5,430 PEN

Yearly trend

3,723 PEN
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Peru 2,867 PEN 3
France 4,600 PEN 2
United Kingdom 4,590 PEN 1
United States 3,670 PEN 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Buenaventura Mining Company 2,867 PEN 3
Oracle 3,670 PEN 1
Revolut 4,590 PEN 1
Sanofi 5,430 PEN 1
Thales 3,770 PEN 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Substance Abuse Counselor Addiction Counselor Chemical Dependency Counselor Recovery Counselor Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Skills

Hard skills

Crisis Intervention Treatment Planning Patient Assessment Case Management Relapse Prevention Strategies Group Therapy Facilitation Individual Counseling Techniques

Soft skills

Empathy Active Listening Patience Communication Emotional Resilience Non-Judgmental Attitude Problem-Solving

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems Telehealth Platforms Assessment Tools (e.g., ASAM Criteria) Screening Instruments (e.g., AUDIT, DAST)

Certifications

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) National Certified Counselor (NCC) Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

Employment context

Industries

Healthcare Mental Health Services Substance Abuse Treatment Social Services Nonprofit Organizations

Company types

Rehabilitation Centers Hospitals Community Health Centers Private Practice Government Agencies

Work modes

On-site Hybrid Remote

Remote compatibility

Medium

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