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Social Worker Salary in Washington (2026)
$35.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,227/year ($5,102/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,720 Social Worker jobs in Washington (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Social Worker salary of $74,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $61,227 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $74,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,556 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,698 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,227 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,102 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Washington?
- The median Social Worker salary in Washington is $74,480 per year ($35.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,920 and $86,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Washington?
- On the median salary of $74,480, a single filer in Washington takes home about $61,227 per year ($5,102 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 10,720 Social Worker jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.