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Social Worker Salary in Kansas (2026)
$26.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,069/year ($3,589/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,190 Social Worker jobs in Kansas (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Social Worker salary of $54,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,069 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $54,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,336 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,154 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,741 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,069 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,589 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Kansas?
- The median Social Worker salary in Kansas is $54,300 per year ($26.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,050 and $61,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $54,300, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $43,069 per year ($3,589 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 3,190 Social Worker jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.