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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Social Worker Salary After Tax in Brooklyn Park

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MN ยท Single filer

Rent: ModerateCOL Index: 1.05

Social Worker Salary Range

25th Percentile

$42,000

Take-home:

$33,389

$2,782/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$55,000

Take-home:

$42,950

$3,579/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$70,000

Take-home:

$53,331

$4,444/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $55,000

Gross Salary$55,000
Federal Tax(8.3%)โ€“$4,562
MN State Taxโ€“$3,280
Social Securityโ€“$3,410
Medicareโ€“$798
Annual Take-Home$42,950
$3,579Monthly
$1,652Bi-Weekly
21.91%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Brooklyn Park

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)37.7% โ€” Moderate

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,350/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,700/mo

COL Index

1.05

Comfortable Rent Max

$894/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,579 ($42,948/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,790

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,074

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$716

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$21,474

Wants / year

$12,884

Savings / year

$8,590

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Social Worker salary in Brooklyn Park?

The median Social Worker salary in Brooklyn Park (MN) is $55,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $42,000 and the 75th percentile is $70,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Brooklyn Park?

At the median salary of $55,000, a Social Worker in MN takes home approximately $42,950 per year ($3,579/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 21.91%.

Can a Social Worker afford rent in Brooklyn Park?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Brooklyn Park is $1,350/month. On the median Social Worker salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 37.7%, which is "Moderate". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($894/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Social Worker salaries in Brooklyn Park?

Brooklyn Park has a cost-of-living index of 1.05 (1.00 = national average). Brooklyn Park is 5% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Social Worker salary.