Median salary
$83,551
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$60.1k – $101.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
24.6%
264 of 1,074 roles
Live roles
1,074
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Social Worker - Looked After Children
Adult Social Worker - Generic
Social Worker - Support and Protection Service
Social Worker - Child Protection
Social Worker - Child Protection
Social Worker - Child Protection
Social Worker - Child Protection
Social Worker - Looked After Children
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| LP Liquid Personnel | $92,308 | 263 |
Thriveworks
|
$99,000 | 1 |
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How much do Social Worker roles in United Kingdom pay?
The median salary for Social Worker roles in United Kingdom is $83,551 per year. Most pay falls between $60,087 (25th percentile) and $101,531 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $52,466 to $109,946.
These figures are computed live from 1,074 active Social Worker roles in United Kingdom on JobsRadar, of which 264 (24.6%) 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 United Kingdom include Liquid Personnel.
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 United Kingdom?
- The median is $83,551 per year, with most pay between $60,087 and $101,531 (25th–75th percentile), based on 264 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Social Worker salary range in United Kingdom?
- Pay ranges from about $52,466 to $109,946 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $83,551. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.