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Social Service Manager Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$37.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,278/year ($5,023/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 29th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 2,280 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $76,960 a year — though pay ranges from $47,390 for newcomers to $119,210 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,280 Social Service Manager jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Social Service Manager salary of $76,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,278 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $76,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,101 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,887 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,694 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,278 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,023 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in Kentucky?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in Kentucky is $76,960 per year ($37.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,000 and $91,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $76,960, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $60,278 per year ($5,023 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 2,280 Social Service Manager jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.