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Social Worker Salary in Colorado (2026)
$30.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,284/year ($4,274/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,200 Social Worker jobs in Colorado (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Social Worker salary of $63,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,284 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $63,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,466 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,875 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,095 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,284 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,274 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Colorado?
- The median Social Worker salary in Colorado is $63,720 per year ($30.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,540 and $82,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $63,720, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $51,284 per year ($4,274 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 8,200 Social Worker jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.