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Social Services Assistant Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$23.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,902/year ($3,325/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,270 Social Services Assistant jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $48,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,902 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $48,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,630 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,704 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,183 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,902 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,325 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in New Jersey?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in New Jersey is $48,420 per year ($23.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,240 and $58,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $48,420, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $39,902 per year ($3,325 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 17,270 Social Services Assistant jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.