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Social Services Assistant Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$18.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,953/year ($2,579/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,670 Social Services Assistant jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $37,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,953 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,313 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,864 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,310 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,953 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,579 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Kentucky?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Kentucky is $37,440 per year ($18.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,070 and $45,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $37,440, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $30,953 per year ($2,579 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 4,670 Social Services Assistant jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.