Median salary
$104,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$70.3k – $117.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
73.7%
42 of 57 roles
Live roles
57
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Social Worker, LCSW - Social Svcs - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
Medical Social Worker II, Per-Diem
Medical Social Worker II
Online Mental Health Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Remote
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Golden Gate Regional Center
|
$65,809 | 8 |
|
Sutter Health
|
$118,872 | 6 |
Gotham Enterprises Ltd
|
$117,500 | 6 |
| MH Mood Health | $145,600 | 3 |
| BE BetterHelp | $117,520 | 3 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$76,000 | 3 |
Family Health Centers of San Diego
|
$62,525 | 3 |
|
USC
|
$107,070 | 2 |
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How much do Social Worker roles in California pay?
The median salary for Social Worker roles in California is $104,000 per year. Most pay falls between $70,344 (25th percentile) and $117,520 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $62,525 to $132,033.
These figures are computed live from 57 active Social Worker roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 42 (73.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Social Worker roles in California include USC, Sutter Health, BetterHelp and Mood Health.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Social Worker salary in California?
- The median is $104,000 per year, with most pay between $70,344 and $117,520 (25th–75th percentile), based on 42 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Social Worker salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $62,525 to $132,033 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $104,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.