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Social Service Manager Salary in Colorado (2026)
$46.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,800/year ($6,150/month) for a single filer
Colorado is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Social Service Managers (4th of 51), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 2,800 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $97,440 a year — though pay ranges from $64,870 for newcomers to $163,400 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $163,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,800 Social Service Manager jobs in Colorado (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Social Service Manager salary of $97,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,800 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $97,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,607 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,454 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,579 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,800 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,150 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in Colorado?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in Colorado is $97,440 per year ($46.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,350 and $127,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $97,440, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $73,800 per year ($6,150 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 2,800 Social Service Manager jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.