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Social Service Manager Salary in Washington (2026)
$49.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,291/year ($6,774/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Social Service Managers (2nd of 51), with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 3,650 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $103,000 a year — though pay ranges from $71,270 for newcomers to $156,990 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,650 Social Service Manager jobs in Washington (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Social Service Manager salary of $103,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $81,291 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $103,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,830 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,880 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,291 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in Washington?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in Washington is $103,000 per year ($49.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,250 and $128,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in Washington?
- On the median salary of $103,000, a single filer in Washington takes home about $81,291 per year ($6,774 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,650 Social Service Manager jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.