Social and Community Service Manager Salary
Social and Community Service Managers earn a median $80,390 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$80,390
$38.65 per hour
Range
$53,150 – $132,260
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
209,330
across the U.S.
▲2.7%
Pay trend: The median for social and community service managers in the U.S. rose from $78,240 (May 2024) to $80,390 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What social and community service managers do
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization’s budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.2% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 18,500
- Self-employed
- 5%
Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 18,500 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.
Social and Community Service Manager take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$65,384
per year · effective tax rate 18.7%
$5,449Monthly
$2,724Twice a month
$2,515Every 2 weeks
$31.43Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,856
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,984
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,166
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$65,384
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $53,150 | $25.55 | $44,886 |
| 25th percentile | $64,290 | $30.91 | $53,837 |
| Median (50th) | $80,390 | $38.65 | $65,384 |
| 75th percentile | $103,200 | $49.62 | $81,431 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $132,260 | $63.59 | $101,666 |
Best cities for social and community service managers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $101,240 | $74,415 | $68,344 | 2,920 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $100,570 | $74,688 | $66,352 | 16,090 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $89,990 | $67,542 | $64,435 | 3,570 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $76,780 | $62,845 | $63,718 | 2,730 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | $80,480 | $65,448 | $63,486 | 3,390 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $80,810 | $63,199 | $61,625 | 5,320 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | $78,870 | $60,844 | $60,809 | 2,480 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $85,430 | $64,879 | $59,925 | 5,730 |
| 9 | San Francisco, CA | $93,410 | $68,872 | $59,571 | 5,080 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $79,150 | $60,739 | $58,631 | 5,390 |
| 11 | Los Angeles, CA | $87,100 | $65,102 | $57,325 | 12,400 |
| 12 | Riverside, CA | $79,570 | $60,603 | $56,935 | 2,360 |
| 13 | Miami, FL | $79,240 | $64,575 | $56,568 | 2,480 |
| 14 | San Diego, CA | $79,770 | $60,722 | $54,271 | 2,910 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $101,240
- New York, NY — $100,570
- San Francisco, CA — $93,410
- Minneapolis, MN — $89,990
- Los Angeles, CA — $87,100
- Boston, MA — $85,430
- Philadelphia, PA — $80,810
- Dallas, TX — $80,480
- San Diego, CA — $79,770
- Riverside, CA — $79,570
- Miami, FL — $79,240
- Chicago, IL — $79,150
- Atlanta, GA — $78,870
- Houston, TX — $76,780
Social and Community Service Manager salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $106,700 | +7.0% | $77,792 | $67,380 – $162,000 | 640 |
| Washington | $103,000 | +4.3% | $81,291 | $71,270 – $156,990 | 3,650 |
| Alaska | $98,370 | +12.9% | $78,033 | $64,540 – $137,260 | 830 |
| Colorado | $97,440 | +1.0% | $73,800 | $64,870 – $163,400 | 2,800 |
| New York | $95,980 | +3.0% | $71,729 | $64,120 – $149,550 | 19,340 |
| New Jersey | $95,290 | +2.6% | $71,986 | $62,510 – $154,370 | 5,530 |
| Virginia | $94,970 | +2.0% | $70,995 | $59,810 – $142,420 | 3,300 |
| Tennessee | $88,240 | +2.7% | $70,907 | $58,990 – $137,510 | 2,770 |
| Maryland | $87,450 | +5.2% | $66,561 | $58,050 – $151,610 | 4,300 |
| Oregon | $87,010 | +5.9% | $63,258 | $61,610 – $136,990 | 3,390 |
| South Dakota | $86,870 | +3.2% | $69,943 | $65,660 – $117,590 | 450 |
| North Dakota | $86,630 | +3.9% | $69,344 | $62,380 – $116,030 | 510 |
| Michigan | $85,500 | +4.0% | $65,596 | $53,100 – $127,910 | 6,320 |
| Minnesota | $84,220 | +1.5% | $63,875 | $61,130 – $136,140 | 5,430 |
| California | $83,210 | +3.8% | $62,778 | $56,510 – $149,280 | 33,510 |
| Utah | $83,200 | +7.2% | $64,583 | $49,760 – $126,010 | 2,140 |
| New Hampshire | $82,290 | +2.9% | $66,721 | $59,250 – $122,680 | 1,180 |
| Wisconsin | $82,130 | +3.0% | $63,636 | $61,090 – $115,520 | 3,580 |
| Louisiana | $82,090 | +4.0% | $64,504 | $56,010 – $126,320 | 2,680 |
| Massachusetts | $81,380 | +2.9% | $62,232 | $60,520 – $130,060 | 8,800 |
| New Mexico | $81,290 | +5.4% | $63,363 | $61,810 – $124,460 | 1,150 |
| Vermont | $80,760 | +4.5% | $62,775 | $61,450 – $117,460 | 1,200 |
| North Carolina | $79,590 | +2.9% | $62,155 | $52,390 – $126,640 | 4,970 |
| Kansas | $79,260 | +7.9% | $60,966 | $55,690 – $129,070 | 1,570 |
| Idaho | $79,120 | +1.4% | $61,406 | $52,000 – $111,550 | 820 |
| Illinois | $78,380 | +3.0% | $60,235 | $50,840 – $118,170 | 7,520 |
| Rhode Island | $77,570 | −5.8% | $61,108 | $56,190 – $129,230 | 1,370 |
| Arizona | $77,550 | +3.3% | $61,656 | $49,950 – $121,560 | 3,010 |
| Kentucky | $76,960 | +4.0% | $60,395 | $47,390 – $119,210 | 2,280 |
| Texas | $76,520 | +9.8% | $62,662 | $49,300 – $123,580 | 13,460 |
| Hawaii | $76,370 | +3.1% | $58,282 | $55,750 – $117,640 | 980 |
| Maine | $76,160 | +4.6% | $58,449 | $51,840 – $100,410 | 1,620 |
| Florida | $76,050 | +8.9% | $62,331 | $48,080 – $132,510 | 8,600 |
| Delaware | $75,950 | +3.0% | $58,589 | $56,870 – $113,700 | 930 |
| Connecticut | $75,520 | +2.3% | $59,380 | $51,110 – $119,990 | 4,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,280 | +1.3% | $59,478 | $49,470 – $116,990 | 10,220 |
| Indiana | $73,940 | +13.8% | $58,695 | $47,900 – $116,110 | 2,950 |
| Ohio | $73,890 | +0.5% | $59,562 | $47,970 – $108,830 | — |
| Nebraska | $73,790 | +7.0% | $58,263 | $50,740 – $111,840 | 1,320 |
| Oklahoma | $73,720 | +13.4% | $57,920 | $38,310 – $99,730 | 1,640 |
| Montana | $73,640 | +4.0% | $57,836 | $47,590 – $104,010 | 820 |
| South Carolina | $73,410 | +0.6% | $57,226 | $50,390 – $126,270 | 1,990 |
| Georgia | $73,290 | +2.4% | $57,209 | $51,880 – $132,990 | 4,460 |
| Alabama | $72,310 | +11.0% | $56,350 | $46,010 – $121,090 | 2,350 |
| Missouri | $71,970 | +10.6% | $57,016 | $48,410 – $108,020 | 3,060 |
| Mississippi | $67,330 | +0.4% | $54,235 | $40,570 – $108,900 | 1,120 |
| Wyoming | $66,330 | +3.1% | $55,476 | $37,130 – $107,020 | 350 |
| Iowa | $65,940 | +4.8% | $53,309 | $46,000 – $102,740 | 2,790 |
| Nevada | $65,570 | +8.5% | $54,865 | $43,260 – $123,230 | 1,200 |
| West Virginia | $62,060 | −0.6% | $49,989 | $46,400 – $108,170 | 820 |
| Arkansas | $56,100 | +5.1% | $45,281 | $36,530 – $91,920 | 2,850 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $79,520 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Funeral Home Manager | $78,790 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $89,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $69,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $69,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Food Service Manager | $69,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Lodging Manager | $69,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Gambling Manager | $93,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Emergency Management Director | $93,330 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $95,200 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and community service manager make?
The national median salary for social and community service managers is $80,390 a year ($38.65 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,150 and the top 10% earn over $132,260. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays social and community service managers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $106,700. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many social and community service managers are there in the U.S.?
About 209,330 people work as social and community service managers nationwide.