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Social Worker Salary in Alabama (2026)
$22.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,528/year ($3,127/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,220 Social Worker jobs in Alabama (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Social Worker salary of $46,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,528 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $46,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,419 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,569 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,143 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,528 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,127 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Alabama?
- The median Social Worker salary in Alabama is $46,660 per year ($22.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,890 and $59,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $46,660, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $37,528 per year ($3,127 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 4,220 Social Worker jobs in Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama.