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Social Services Assistant Salary in Georgia (2026)
$18.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,476/year ($2,706/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,410 Social Services Assistant jobs in Georgia (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $39,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,476 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $39,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,558 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,020 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,426 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,476 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,706 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Georgia?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Georgia is $39,480 per year ($18.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,850 and $47,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $39,480, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $32,476 per year ($2,706 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 7,410 Social Services Assistant jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.