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Social Worker Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$36.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,758/year ($4,980/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,360 Social Worker jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Social Worker salary of $76,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,758 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $76,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,952 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,835 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,735 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,758 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,980 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in New Jersey?
- The median Social Worker salary in New Jersey is $76,280 per year ($36.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,530 and $97,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $76,280, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $59,758 per year ($4,980 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 7,360 Social Worker jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.