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Social Services Assistant Salary in New York (2026)
$22.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,146/year ($3,179/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 40,970 Social Services Assistant jobs in New York (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $47,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,146 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $47,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,483 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,610 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,951 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,146 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,179 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in New York?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in New York is $47,190 per year ($22.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,790 and $56,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in New York?
- On the median salary of $47,190, a single filer in New York takes home about $38,146 per year ($3,179 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 40,970 Social Services Assistant jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.