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Social Service Manager Salary in Delaware (2026)
$36.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,479/year ($4,873/month) for a single filer
Delaware ranks 34th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 930 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $75,950 a year — though pay ranges from $56,870 for newcomers to $113,700 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $113,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 930 Social Service Manager jobs in Delaware (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Social Service Manager salary of $75,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,479 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,879 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,810 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$3,782 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,479 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,873 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in Delaware?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in Delaware is $75,950 per year ($36.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,200 and $93,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $75,950, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $58,479 per year ($4,873 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 930 Social Service Manager jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.