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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Kansas (2026)
$27.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,587/year ($3,716/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 27th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 1,620 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $56,330 a year — though pay ranges from $47,750 for newcomers to $79,650 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,620 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Kansas (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $56,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,587 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,580 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,309 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,855 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,587 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,716 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Kansas?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Kansas is $56,330 per year ($27.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,990 and $66,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $56,330, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $44,587 per year ($3,716 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,620 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.