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Social Service Manager Salary in Maryland (2026)
$42.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,409/year ($5,534/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 9th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 4,300 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $87,450 a year — though pay ranges from $58,050 for newcomers to $151,610 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $71,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $115,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $151,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,300 Social Service Manager jobs in Maryland (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Social Service Manager salary of $87,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,409 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $87,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,409 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,690 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,942 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,409 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,534 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in Maryland?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in Maryland is $87,450 per year ($42.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $71,720 and $115,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $87,450, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $66,409 per year ($5,534 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 4,300 Social Service Manager jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.