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Social Worker Salary in Idaho (2026)
$28.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,943/year ($3,995/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 810 Social Worker jobs in Idaho (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Social Worker salary of $59,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,943 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $59,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,001 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,578 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$2,318 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,943 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,995 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Idaho?
- The median Social Worker salary in Idaho is $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,860 and $74,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $59,840, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $47,943 per year ($3,995 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 810 Social Worker jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.