Social worker (child, family and school) salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for child, family and school social workers and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $60,194 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $74,480 | $60,194 | $5,016 | 10,720 |
| New Jersey | $76,280 | $59,033 | $4,919 | 7,360 |
| New Hampshire | $71,010 | $58,786 | $4,899 | 1,700 |
| Massachusetts | $75,570 | $58,187 | $4,849 | 10,900 |
| Alaska | $62,630 | $52,503 | $4,375 | 1,260 |
| California | $65,200 | $51,531 | $4,294 | 60,310 |
| Nevada | $61,080 | $51,258 | $4,271 | 4,030 |
| New York | $65,100 | $51,224 | $4,269 | 30,170 |
| Illinois | $63,220 | $49,993 | $4,166 | 19,860 |
| Virginia | $61,330 | $48,747 | $4,062 | 9,410 |
| North Carolina | $59,610 | $48,153 | $4,013 | 13,010 |
| Florida | $56,550 | $47,618 | $3,968 | 14,000 |
| Michigan | $59,270 | $47,535 | $3,961 | 15,760 |
| Wyoming | $56,420 | $47,513 | $3,959 | 710 |
| Tennessee | $56,310 | $47,425 | $3,952 | 7,870 |
| Texas | $55,680 | $46,919 | $3,910 | 21,670 |
| South Dakota | $51,100 | $43,239 | $3,603 | 2,050 |
| Ohio | $51,520 | $42,417 | $3,535 | 16,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,820 | $41,454 | $3,454 | 16,200 |
| Georgia | $47,510 | $38,732 | $3,228 | 7,110 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.