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Social Service Manager Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$42.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,907/year ($5,909/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 8th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 2,770 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $88,240 a year — though pay ranges from $58,990 for newcomers to $137,510 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $71,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $88,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $137,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,770 Social Service Manager jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Social Service Manager salary of $88,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $70,907 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $88,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,583 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,750 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,907 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,909 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in Tennessee?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in Tennessee is $88,240 per year ($42.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $71,770 and $106,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $88,240, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $70,907 per year ($5,909 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 2,770 Social Service Manager jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.