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Social Service Manager Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$45.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,921/year ($5,993/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 6th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 5,530 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $95,290 a year — though pay ranges from $62,510 for newcomers to $154,370 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $122,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $154,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,530 Social Service Manager jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Social Service Manager salary of $95,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,921 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $95,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,134 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,290 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,945 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,921 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,993 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in New Jersey?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in New Jersey is $95,290 per year ($45.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,900 and $122,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $95,290, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $71,921 per year ($5,993 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 5,530 Social Service Manager jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.