How much does a Social Worker make?
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$56,604
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Social Worker is $56,604 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $53,081 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 $3,524 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.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Worker | $56,604 /yr |
| Senior Social Worker | $81,140 /yr |
| Adjunct Social Worker |
Top Paying Companies
For a Social Worker in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Social Worker in United States. Employers include Google, County of San Mateo and City and County of San Francisco.
Top Paying Companies
For Social Worker in United States
| 1 | $103,234 | ||
| 2 | County of San Mateo | $88,070 | |
| 3 | City and County of San Francisco | $86,666 | |
| 4 | Alameda County | $83,259 | |
| 5 | County of Santa Clara | $83,220 | |
| 6 | Amazon | $82,612 | |
| 7 | Social Security Administration | $77,867 | |
| 8 | County of Sonoma | $77,543 | |
| 9 | City of New York | $77,227 | |
| 10 | State of Hawaii | $76,863 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Social Worker in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Social Worker in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $73,746, Legal with a median total pay of $72,242, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $71,852, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $64,766, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $61,248.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$64,766
13% Higher than other industries
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Social Worker are Google, Amazon, and BetterHelp.
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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.
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Social Worker pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Social Worker is $53,081 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Social Worker salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 17254 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Social Worker employees.
The highest salary for a Social Worker in United States is $76,811 per year.
The lowest salary for a Social Worker in United States is $36,682 per year.
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