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Social Service Manager Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$36.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,478/year ($4,957/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 36th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 10,220 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $75,280 a year — though pay ranges from $49,470 for newcomers to $116,990 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,220 Social Service Manager jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Social Service Manager salary of $75,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,478 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,732 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,759 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,311 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,478 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,957 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in Pennsylvania is $75,280 per year ($36.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,690 and $95,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $75,280, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $59,478 per year ($4,957 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 10,220 Social Service Manager jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.