Social worker (child, family and school) salary in Florida after taxes
The median social worker (child, family and school) in Florida earns $56,550 a year ($27.19 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $47,618 a year, or $1,831.46 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,760 | $34,127 | $2,844 | $1,312.58 |
| 25th percentile | $47,130 | $40,049 | $3,337 | $1,540.34 |
| Median | $56,550 | $47,618 | $3,968 | $1,831.46 |
| 75th percentile | $64,940 | $54,359 | $4,530 | $2,090.74 |
| 90th percentile | $79,580 | $64,815 | $5,401 | $2,492.87 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of child, family and school social workers in Florida earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Social worker (child, family and school) take-home pay in other states
Florida ranks #12 of 20 of the states we cover for median social worker (child, family and school) take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $74,480 | $60,194 |
| New Jersey | $76,280 | $59,033 |
| New Hampshire | $71,010 | $58,786 |
| Massachusetts | $75,570 | $58,187 |
| Alaska | $62,630 | $52,503 |
| California | $65,200 | $51,531 |
| Nevada | $61,080 | $51,258 |
| New York | $65,100 | $51,224 |
| Illinois | $63,220 | $49,993 |
| Virginia | $61,330 | $48,747 |
| North Carolina | $59,610 | $48,153 |
| Florida | $56,550 | $47,618 |
| Michigan | $59,270 | $47,535 |
| Wyoming | $56,420 | $47,513 |
| Tennessee | $56,310 | $47,425 |
| Texas | $55,680 | $46,919 |
| South Dakota | $51,100 | $43,239 |
| Ohio | $51,520 | $42,417 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,820 | $41,454 |
| Georgia | $47,510 | $38,732 |
Questions
How much does a social worker (child, family and school) make in Florida after taxes?
The median social worker (child, family and school) in Florida earns $56,550 a year ($27.19 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal taxes that's about $47,618 a year, $3,968 a month or $1,831.46 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many child, family and school social workers work in Florida?
About 14,000, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
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.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
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