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Social Worker salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 2,845 open job postings for Social Worker roles at 1,132 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 560 more postings in GBP (median £45.7K), 223 more postings in CAD (median CA$102K), 127 more postings in AUD (median A$118K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Social Worker: postings by posted pay1,812 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $50K to $125K. Median $77.7K; middle half $66.3K–$98K.Median $77.7K$50K$125K

Postings per pay band: $50K–$55K: 112; $55K–$60K: 110; $60K–$65K: 160; $65K–$70K: 219; $70K–$75K: 197; $75K–$80K: 176; $80K–$85K: 130; $85K–$90K: 110; $90K–$95K: 98; $95K–$100K: 63; $100K–$105K: 146; $105K–$110K: 51; $110K–$115K: 49; $115K–$120K: 60; $120K–$125K: 131.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$63.6K median, $52.4K–$73.7K typical, 78 postingsEntry level: middle half $52.4K–$73.7K, median $63.6K
  2. Mid level$77.5K median, $66.5K–$93.6K typical, 1,422 postingsMid level: middle half $66.5K–$93.6K, median $77.5K
  3. Senior$108K median, $74.8K–$120K typical, 264 postingsSenior: middle half $74.8K–$120K, median $108K
  4. Staff$66.9K median, $66.3K–$68.4K typical, 46 postingsStaff: middle half $66.3K–$68.4K, median $66.9K
  5. Principal£50.9K median, £44K–£85.9K typical, 6 postings

Companies hiring

  1. Veterans Health Administration$113K median, $93.6K–$123K typical, 145 postingsVeterans Health Administration: middle half $93.6K–$123K, median $113K
  2. US Veterans Health Administration$108K median, $93.6K–$123K typical, 142 postingsUS Veterans Health Administration: middle half $93.6K–$123K, median $108K
  3. Fraser Health$50.44/hr ($105K/yr) median, $50.44–$50.44/hr typical, 54 postingsFraser Health: middle half $50.44–$50.44/hr, median $50.44/hr ($105K/yr)
  4. Pro Social Partners£45.4K median, £43.4K–£47.7K typical, 54 postings

Top-paying companies

  1. 759 · $122K median, 3 postings
  2. Memorial Care · $121K median, 4 postings
  3. County of Santa Clara · $118K median, 5 postings
  4. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · $118K median, 4 postings

Who’s hiring Social Worker

  1. Social Worker jobs at Liquid Personnel · 669 open roles
  2. Social Worker jobs at DaVita · 48 open roles
  3. Social Worker jobs at VITAS Healthcare · 38 open roles
  4. Social Worker jobs at Fraser Health · 36 open roles
  5. Social Worker jobs at VCH · 21 open roles

By location

  1. United States$77.1K median, $66.3K–$95.2K typical, 1,669 postingsUnited States: middle half $66.3K–$95.2K, median $77.1K
  2. United Kingdom£45.7K median, £42K–£50.3K typical, 562 postings
  3. England, United Kingdom£45.2K median, £41.5K–£50.3K typical, 330 postings
  4. CanadaCA$49.08/hr (CA$102K/yr) median, CA$39.00–CA$50.44/hr typical, 284 postings
  5. Remote$80K median, $67.5K–$92.5K typical, 30 postingsRemote: middle half $67.5K–$92.5K, median $80K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $80K median, $67.5K–$92.5K typical, from 16 postings. On-site: $79.5K median, $67.5K–$100K typical, from 466 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$31.73/hr ($66K/yr) median, $27.64–$32.50/hr typical, 9 postings0–1 years: middle half $27.64–$32.50/hr, median $31.73/hr ($66K/yr)
  2. 2–4 years$92.8K median, $72K–$101K typical, 13 postings2–4 years: middle half $72K–$101K, median $92.8K

Newest Social Worker postings

  1. Social Worker - Adult Services-BilingualCounty of Tulare · Visalia, CA · $64.7K–$78.9K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Social Worker IIIGuilford County · United States · $52.7K–$62K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. SOCIAL WORKER III - CPS INTAKECabarrus County · North Carolina · $52.9K–$63.2K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Social Worker - Shelter OperationsDakota County · United States · $73.5K–$115K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Social Worker, Senior - Homeless Access (Internal HSPH applicants only)Hennepin County · United States · $70.2K–$106K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Social Worker make?

The median posted base pay for Social Worker jobs is $77.7K a year, from 2,845 job postings with pay at 1,132 companies.

What is the typical Social Worker pay range?

The middle half of postings list $66.3K–$98K. The top 10% list $115K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $58.1K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Social Worker jobs?

By median posted pay: 759 ($122K), Memorial Care ($121K), County of Santa Clara ($118K).

How does Social Worker pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $63.6K, Mid level $77.5K, Senior $108K, Staff $66.9K, Principal £50.9K.

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