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Social Service Manager Salary in Alabama (2026)
$34.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,275/year ($4,690/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 44th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 2,350 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $72,310 a year — though pay ranges from $46,010 for newcomers to $121,090 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,350 Social Service Manager jobs in Alabama (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Social Service Manager salary of $72,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,275 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $72,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,078 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,532 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$3,426 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,275 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,690 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in Alabama?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in Alabama is $72,310 per year ($34.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,960 and $96,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $72,310, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $56,275 per year ($4,690 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 2,350 Social Service Manager jobs in Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama.