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Social Worker salaries in United Kingdom

Pay ranges employers published in 562 open job postings for Social Worker roles in United Kingdom, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in GBP. How these figures are made

Newest Social Worker postings in United Kingdom

  1. Social Worker, Almondbank house, Perth - PKC14424Perth and Kinross Council · Perth, United Kingdom · £38.1K–£40.6K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Senior Social Worker - Children in Care Fixed Term ContractPeterborough City Council · Peterborough, United Kingdom · £44.3K–£48.7K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Senior Social WorkerIsle of Wight Council · Newport, United Kingdom · £45.7K–£48.7K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Lead Social WorkerElysium Healthcare · Warrington, United Kingdom · £49K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Social Worker - DGA13885Dumfries and Galloway Council · Annan, United Kingdom · £34.5K–£37K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Social Worker pay in other places

  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. England, United Kingdom£45.2K median, £41.5K–£50.3K typical, 330 postings
  3. CanadaCA$49.08/hr (CA$102K/yr) median, CA$39.00–CA$50.44/hr typical, 284 postings
  4. New York$71.2K median, $65.2K–$79.3K typical, 254 postingsNew York: middle half $65.2K–$79.3K, median $71.2K
  5. California$89.2K median, $73K–$115K typical, 160 postingsCalifornia: middle half $73K–$115K, median $89.2K
  6. SingaporeSGD 52.6K median, SGD 50.2K–SGD 57.4K typical, 123 postings
  7. Singapore, SingaporeSGD 52.6K median, SGD 50.2K–SGD 60K typical, 99 postings
  8. AustraliaA$102K median, A$96.4K–A$120K typical, 96 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Social Worker make in United Kingdom?

The median posted base pay for Social Worker jobs in United Kingdom is £45.7K a year, from 562 job postings with pay at 151 companies.

What is the typical Social Worker pay range in United Kingdom?

The middle half of postings list £42K–£50.3K. The top 10% list £73.8K a year or more, and the lowest 10% £39K or less.

How does United Kingdom pay compare with all Social Worker jobs?

The median here is £45.7K, against $77.7K across all 2,845 postings for the role.

How many Social Worker jobs in United Kingdom list pay?

562 open postings at 151 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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