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Social Service Manager Salary in Iowa (2026)

$65,940 /year median

$31.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,657/year ($4,388/month) for a single filer

Iowa ranks 48th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 2,790 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $65,940 a year — though pay ranges from $46,000 for newcomers to $102,740 at the top.

Social Service Manager pay range in Iowa

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $46,000 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $56,240 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $65,940 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $81,020 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $102,740 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 2,790 Social Service Manager jobs in Iowa (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).

Gross vs. take-home in Iowa

A median Social Service Manager salary of $65,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,657 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.

Gross (median)$65,940
Federal income tax−$5,733
Social Security + Medicare−$5,044
Iowa state income tax−$2,506
Take-home (annual)$52,657
Take-home (monthly)$4,388

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Social Service Manager make in Iowa?
The median Social Service Manager salary in Iowa is $65,940 per year ($31.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,240 and $81,020.
What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in Iowa?
On the median salary of $65,940, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $52,657 per year ($4,388 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in Iowa?
BLS counts 2,790 Social Service Manager jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.