First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers earn a median $48,590 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$48,590
$23.36 per hour
Range
$34,010 – $75,330
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
114,110
across the U.S.
▲3.2%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of personal service workers in the U.S. rose from $47,080 (May 2024) to $48,590 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.8%.
What first-line supervisors of personal service workers do
Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.3% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 12,000
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of first-line supervisors of personal service workers is projected to grow 6.3% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 12,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$41,222
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,435Monthly
$1,718Twice a month
$1,585Every 2 weeks
$19.82Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,651
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,013
- Medicare (1.45%)$705
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,222
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,010 | $16.35 | $29,507 |
| 25th percentile | $39,050 | $18.77 | $33,557 |
| Median (50th) | $48,590 | $23.36 | $41,222 |
| 75th percentile | $61,100 | $29.38 | $51,274 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,330 | $36.22 | $61,825 |
Best cities for first-line supervisors of personal service workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $58,720 | $46,788 | $41,566 | 8,970 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $51,560 | $42,026 | $40,979 | 3,730 |
| 3 | Houston, TX | $46,350 | $39,422 | $39,970 | 3,330 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $56,280 | $45,243 | $39,839 | 3,210 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $53,310 | $42,982 | $39,475 | 3,010 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $47,160 | $40,073 | $38,872 | 3,100 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $58,720
- Los Angeles, CA — $56,280
- Washington, DC — $53,310
- Philadelphia, PA — $51,560
- Dallas, TX — $47,160
- Houston, TX — $46,350
First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $60,680 | +8.6% | $49,278 | $36,440 – $80,030 | 460 |
| Washington | $59,980 | +0.3% | $50,374 | $46,560 – $86,820 | 1,440 |
| New York | $58,900 | +4.6% | $46,923 | $38,020 – $80,060 | 8,580 |
| Vermont | $58,490 | +4.5% | $47,651 | $38,580 – $68,610 | 200 |
| Oregon | $58,240 | +10.7% | $44,709 | $44,370 – $68,840 | 2,300 |
| District of Columbia | $56,670 | +0.3% | $45,477 | $46,000 – $84,610 | 260 |
| California | $56,110 | +9.9% | $45,119 | $37,460 – $77,700 | 9,390 |
| Hawaii | $54,950 | −1.3% | $43,686 | $43,870 – $85,030 | 740 |
| Colorado | $54,530 | +10.2% | $44,304 | $37,380 – $84,090 | 3,160 |
| New Jersey | $54,330 | +14.4% | $44,380 | $36,500 – $83,200 | 4,640 |
| Massachusetts | $53,740 | +7.0% | $42,893 | $36,440 – $83,370 | 1,600 |
| Maine | $52,780 | +7.4% | $42,208 | $40,350 – $72,580 | 410 |
| Connecticut | $52,720 | +0.4% | $43,093 | $36,540 – $78,180 | 1,740 |
| Maryland | $51,510 | +3.7% | $41,485 | $36,390 – $79,100 | 4,010 |
| Minnesota | $51,160 | +6.9% | $41,332 | $32,150 – $78,840 | 2,530 |
| New Hampshire | $50,580 | +8.7% | $42,821 | $37,980 – $77,270 | 670 |
| North Dakota | $50,390 | +10.5% | $42,668 | $38,080 – $63,200 | 360 |
| South Dakota | $49,860 | +4.8% | $42,243 | $40,930 – $75,590 | 340 |
| Alaska | $49,380 | +6.3% | $41,857 | $35,840 – $73,000 | 330 |
| Illinois | $49,150 | +7.3% | $39,384 | $36,400 – $73,270 | 2,670 |
| New Mexico | $49,100 | −1.0% | $40,488 | $33,800 – $75,450 | 580 |
| Virginia | $48,990 | +5.5% | $39,541 | $35,920 – $79,770 | 2,950 |
| Delaware | $48,940 | +7.5% | $39,464 | $32,030 – $85,740 | 340 |
| Indiana | $48,590 | −3.9% | $39,818 | $36,100 – $90,030 | 1,950 |
| Montana | $48,320 | +3.0% | $39,491 | $37,850 – $69,790 | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,990 | +3.3% | $39,267 | $35,960 – $67,410 | 8,980 |
| Arizona | $47,690 | +2.0% | $39,515 | $37,510 – $62,940 | 1,620 |
| Kansas | $47,370 | +11.1% | $38,398 | $31,280 – $64,650 | 270 |
| Florida | $47,330 | +2.7% | $40,210 | $34,070 – $72,710 | 6,250 |
| Idaho | $46,860 | +11.4% | $38,457 | $33,750 – $73,020 | 700 |
| Tennessee | $46,510 | +0.2% | $39,551 | $33,450 – $75,130 | 1,980 |
| Wisconsin | $46,350 | +1.3% | $38,164 | $35,170 – $70,270 | 4,740 |
| Georgia | $46,080 | +3.6% | $37,437 | $30,390 – $81,130 | 2,790 |
| Nebraska | $46,010 | +0.7% | $37,935 | $36,400 – $66,370 | 840 |
| Wyoming | $45,610 | +13.4% | $38,828 | $29,420 – $71,630 | 200 |
| Texas | $45,560 | +10.2% | $38,787 | $29,650 – $65,600 | 11,470 |
| North Carolina | $45,400 | +4.1% | $37,356 | $31,720 – $66,170 | 3,510 |
| Nevada | $44,290 | −1.6% | $37,767 | $27,930 – $65,430 | 1,760 |
| South Carolina | $44,100 | +7.5% | $36,125 | $30,580 – $66,200 | 2,040 |
| Utah | $44,010 | +0.8% | $36,528 | $33,090 – $68,700 | 930 |
| Missouri | $43,720 | −5.9% | $36,192 | $35,240 – $64,740 | 1,600 |
| Michigan | $42,740 | −1.5% | $34,956 | $33,400 – $64,170 | 2,010 |
| Kentucky | $41,490 | +0.5% | $34,183 | $26,980 – $66,380 | 840 |
| Alabama | $40,810 | +6.1% | $33,195 | $27,820 – $74,540 | 1,280 |
| Ohio | $39,660 | −6.4% | $33,739 | $29,440 – $67,600 | 2,390 |
| Arkansas | $39,420 | +4.6% | $32,529 | $28,200 – $67,020 | 960 |
| Iowa | $38,780 | +5.2% | $32,518 | $30,160 – $57,750 | 770 |
| Louisiana | $38,670 | −2.2% | $32,477 | $28,740 – $64,640 | 1,330 |
| West Virginia | $38,120 | +1.0% | $31,773 | $24,910 – $57,580 | 400 |
| Mississippi | $37,910 | +5.9% | $31,856 | $28,010 – $71,150 | 980 |
| Oklahoma | $37,390 | −11.0% | $31,086 | $27,810 – $71,620 | 1,470 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $48,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Gambling Services Workers | $63,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Costume Attendant | $50,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Crematory Operator | $43,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Residential Advisor | $42,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $55,010 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $41,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Animal Trainer | $39,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisor of personal service workers make?
The national median salary for first-line supervisors of personal service workers is $48,590 a year ($23.36 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010 and the top 10% earn over $75,330. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of personal service workers the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $60,680. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many first-line supervisors of personal service workers are there in the U.S.?
About 114,110 people work as first-line supervisors of personal service workers nationwide.