Social Scientist and Related Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A social scientist and related worker earns a median of $101,110 a year ($48.61 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $107,690. About 37,100 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $101,110
- Gross pay
- $3,888.85
- Federal income tax
- −$515.93
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$241.11
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$56.39
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,075.42
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $101,110
- Federal
- $13,414
- FICA
- $7,735
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $79,961
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-3099). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $48.61; the average is $51.78.
What is the salary range for a social scientist and related worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $66,120 and the top 10% earn over $160,300 a year.
How much is $101,110 after taxes?
About $79,961 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $73,488 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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