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Social Worker Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$37.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,792/year ($5,066/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,230 Social Worker jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Social Worker salary of $78,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,792 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $78,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,543 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,041 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,593 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,792 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,066 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Connecticut?
- The median Social Worker salary in Connecticut is $78,970 per year ($37.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,030 and $100,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $78,970, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $60,792 per year ($5,066 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 5,230 Social Worker jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.