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Social Worker Salary in Indiana (2026)
$24.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,244/year ($3,437/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,690 Social Worker jobs in Indiana (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Social Worker salary of $50,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,244 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,876 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,861 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,489 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,244 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,437 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Indiana?
- The median Social Worker salary in Indiana is $50,470 per year ($24.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,780 and $59,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $50,470, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $41,244 per year ($3,437 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 6,690 Social Worker jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.