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Social Services Assistant Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$21.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,222/year ($3,018/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,340 Social Services Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $44,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,222 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,106 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,370 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,352 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,222 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,018 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Pennsylvania is $44,050 per year ($21.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,390 and $48,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $44,050, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $36,222 per year ($3,018 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 24,340 Social Services Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.