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Social Worker Salary in New York (2026)
$31.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,569/year ($4,297/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,170 Social Worker jobs in New York (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Social Worker salary of $65,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,569 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $65,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,632 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,980 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,918 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,569 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,297 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in New York?
- The median Social Worker salary in New York is $65,100 per year ($31.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,230 and $79,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in New York?
- On the median salary of $65,100, a single filer in New York takes home about $51,569 per year ($4,297 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 30,170 Social Worker jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.