Social Workers, All Other pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,950 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Philadelphia earn between $61,710 and $108,390.
- $49K10th
- $62K25th
- $81KMedian
- $108K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,150 | $6,929 | $39.98 |
| Median | $80,660 | $6,722 | $38.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,710 | $5,142 | $29.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,390 | $9,032 | $52.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other social workers in Philadelphia earn 10% more than the Pennsylvania average ($75,760) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $83,150 | $80,660 | $48,550 | $121,950 | 810 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,760 | $74,430 | $39,890 | $112,570 | 1,730 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $83,150, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $64,773 a year, or $5,398 a month and $2,491 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $64,773 | $5,398 |
| Working in NJ | $64,219 | $5,352 |
| Working in MD | $63,588 | $5,299 |
| Working in DE | $63,069 | $5,256 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $83,150 buys what about $81,079 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 3rd of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Pittsburgh pays the most ($86,690).
- Pittsburgh$86,690
- Erie$84,440
- Philadelphia$83,150
- Harrisburg$80,160
- Lancaster$63,520
- Scranton$62,690
- Allentown$62,590
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$39.97 an hour on average, and $38.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $64,773 a year ($5,398 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,150. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other social workers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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