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Social Worker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$28.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,953/year ($3,996/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,710 Social Worker jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Social Worker salary of $59,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,953 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,934 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,535 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,858 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,953 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,996 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Wisconsin?
- The median Social Worker salary in Wisconsin is $59,280 per year ($28.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,980 and $70,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $59,280, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $47,953 per year ($3,996 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 5,710 Social Worker jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.