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Social Service Manager Salary in California (2026)
$40.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,706/year ($5,309/month) for a single filer
California ranks 15th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 33,510 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $83,210 a year — though pay ranges from $56,510 for newcomers to $149,280 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $114,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $149,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 33,510 Social Service Manager jobs in California (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Social Service Manager salary of $83,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,706 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $83,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,476 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,366 |
| California state income tax | −$3,662 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,706 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,309 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in California?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in California is $83,210 per year ($40.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,810 and $114,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in California?
- On the median salary of $83,210, a single filer in California takes home about $63,706 per year ($5,309 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 33,510 Social Service Manager jobs in California 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 California 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 California.