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Social Worker Salary in Virginia (2026)
$29.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,693/year ($4,058/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,410 Social Worker jobs in Virginia (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Social Worker salary of $61,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,693 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $61,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,180 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,692 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,766 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,693 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Virginia?
- The median Social Worker salary in Virginia is $61,330 per year ($29.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,600 and $78,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $61,330, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $48,693 per year ($4,058 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 9,410 Social Worker jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.