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Social Worker Salary in Delaware (2026)
$23.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,040/year ($3,253/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 910 Social Worker jobs in Delaware (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Social Worker salary of $48,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,040 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $48,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,642 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,712 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$2,126 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,040 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,253 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Delaware?
- The median Social Worker salary in Delaware is $48,520 per year ($23.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,440 and $58,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $48,520, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $39,040 per year ($3,253 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 Delaware?
- BLS counts 910 Social Worker jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.