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Social Services Assistant Salary in Alabama (2026)
$17.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,368/year ($2,447/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $52,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,370 Social Services Assistant jobs in Alabama (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $35,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,368 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $35,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,120 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,741 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,602 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,368 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,447 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Alabama?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Alabama is $35,830 per year ($17.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,660 and $42,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $35,830, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $29,368 per year ($2,447 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 3,370 Social Services Assistant jobs in Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama.