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Social Services Assistant Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$21.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,358/year ($3,030/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,930 Social Services Assistant jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $44,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,358 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $44,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,188 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,422 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,763 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,358 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,030 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Connecticut?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Connecticut is $44,730 per year ($21.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,000 and $50,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $44,730, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $36,358 per year ($3,030 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 9,930 Social Services Assistant jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.