How much does a Licensed Clinical Social Worker make?

Updated Dec 1, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$73K - $113K/yr
Base Pay
$69K - $106K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $7K/yr

$91K

/yr
$73K$113K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is $90,759 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $86,021 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,738 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $73K-$113K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Social Worker

$68,463 /yr
Social Worker
$80,764 /yr
Senior Social Worker
No Salary Reports
Adjunct Social Worker
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What is the total pay trajectory for Social Worker?

Job TitleSalary
Social Worker$68,463 /yr
Senior Social Worker$80,764 /yr
Adjunct Social Worker

Top Paying Companies

For a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in United States. Employers include US Department of Defense, Kaiser Permanente and State of California.

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US Department of Defense
US Department of Defense
$95,464/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Licensed Clinical Social Worker in United States

1US Department of Defense$95,464
2Kaiser Permanente$94,851
3State of California$93,797
4Aerotek$90,835
5Stanford Health Care$90,383
6UCLA Health$89,092
7UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland$87,955
8Providence$86,831
9VA Health$86,671
10California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation of CA$86,631
Total Pay Trajectory

For Social Worker

$68,463 /yr
Social Worker
$80,764 /yr
Senior Social Worker
No Salary Reports
Adjunct Social Worker
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Social Worker?

Job TitleSalary
Social Worker$68,463 /yr
Senior Social Worker$80,764 /yr
Adjunct Social Worker

What are total pay estimates for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at different companies?

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
3.7
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 162 salaries from all locations

$85,489

 / yr
Senior Living Behavioral Health
3.7
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 42 salaries from all locations

$35

 / hr
DaVita
3.4
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 39 salaries from all locations

$80,765

 / yr
Kaiser Permanente
3.9
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 37 salaries from all locations

$94,851

 / yr
Eventus WholeHealth
3.6
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 35 salaries from all locations

$78,387

 / yr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 31 salaries from all locations

$76,888

 / yr
Fresenius Medical Care - North America
3.4
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 25 salaries from all locations

$78,440

 / yr

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Mount Sinai Health System
3.5
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 24 salaries from all locations

$83,958

 / yr
English El Enterprises
4
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 22 salaries from all locations

$77,115

 / yr
ReachLink
3.7
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 22 salaries from all locations

$39

 / hr
Supportive Care
2.4
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 21 salaries from all locations

$38

 / hr
LifeStance Health
2.9
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 20 salaries from all locations

$79,580

 / yr
Private Practice
4.2
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 19 salaries from all locations

$84,640

 / yr
Inspire Senior Care
4.3
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 18 salaries from all locations

$76,118

 / yr
Enhanced Psychological CareLicensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 17 salaries from all locations

$36

 / hr
VA Health
3.5
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 16 salaries from all locations

$86,671

 / yr
Doctor on Demand
3.7
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$82,139

 / yr
BetterHelp
4
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$41

 / hr
Northwell Health
3.9
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$82,419

 / yr
Bluspring Health
2
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$40

 / hr
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Salaries

Job TitleSalary
US Department of Veterans Affairs Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 162 salaries reported$85,489/yr
Senior Living Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 42 salaries reported$35/hr
DaVita Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 39 salaries reported$80,765/yr
Kaiser Permanente Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 37 salaries reported$94,851/yr
Eventus WholeHealth Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 35 salaries reported$78,387/yr
SelfEmployed.com Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 31 salaries reported$76,888/yr
Fresenius Medical Care - North America Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 25 salaries reported$78,440/yr
Mount Sinai Health System Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 24 salaries reported$83,958/yr
English El Enterprises Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 22 salaries reported$77,115/yr
ReachLink Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 22 salaries reported$39/hr
Supportive Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 21 salaries reported$38/hr
LifeStance Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 20 salaries reported$79,580/yr
Private Practice Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 19 salaries reported$84,640/yr
Inspire Senior Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 18 salaries reported$76,118/yr
Enhanced Psychological Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 17 salaries reported$36/hr
VA Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 16 salaries reported$86,671/yr
Doctor on Demand Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 15 salaries reported$82,139/yr
BetterHelp Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 14 salaries reported$41/hr
Northwell Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 14 salaries reported$82,419/yr
Bluspring Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries - 14 salaries reported$40/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $95,464, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $90,835, Information Technology with a median total pay of $85,550, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $83,385, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $80,328.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$95,464

    16% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$90,835

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$85,550

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$83,385

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$80,328

    0% Lower than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Licensed Clinical Social Worker is US Department of Defense.

US Department of DefenseUS Department of Defense$95,464/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker pay FAQ

The average salary for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is $90,759 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3534 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in United States is $113,128 per year.

The lowest salary for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in United States is $73,036 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

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