The average family counselor salary at Hayward was $163,615 , which is 11 percent higher than the average salary for this job in California, and 150 percent higher than the national average for this job . Family Counselor salaries at Hayward typically range from $156,166 to $175,716 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported family counselor salary was $189,504. There are 9 employees at Hayward with the job title family counselor.