Salary of Social Worker in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Social Worker earn?

£42,201 / Annual
Based on 60 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £34,434 Average salary: £42,201 Maximum: £51,827

Minimum
£34,434 Average salary
£42,201 Maximum
£51,827

£3,517 / Monthly
Based on 60 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,870 Average salary: £3,517 Maximum: £4,319

Minimum
£2,870 Average salary
£3,517 Maximum
£4,319

£117 / Daily
Based on 60 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £96 Average salary: £117 Maximum: £144

Minimum
£96 Average salary
£117 Maximum
£144

£22 / Hourly
Based on 60 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £18 Average salary: £22 Maximum: £27

Minimum
£18 Average salary
£22 Maximum
£27

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Social Worker in United Kingdom

Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 3 weeks ago

Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Bedford Borough Council Full-time £39,152 - £45,091 Contract

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Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker

1 week ago

Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom, Wales Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Full-time £34,000 - £52,000

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker Foster Wales RCT - Assessment Team (37 hours per week) UNIT 2 MARITIME...
Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom, England Stoke-on-Trent Full-time £32,000 - £42,000

Directorate:Children and Families Service Section:Corporate Parenting 0-13 and Corporate Parenting 14-17 Hours: 37 hours...

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Salary comparison

FAQ - Social Worker

The average salary for Social Worker is GBP42,201 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 60 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Social Worker in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Social Worker per year in United Kingdom is GBP34,434

The highest salary for Social Worker per year in United Kingdom is GBP51,827

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 60 job postings with salary.