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Social worker salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Social Worker make in the United States?

Average base salary

$66,789
Average $66,789
Low $46,511
High $95,908

The average salary for a social worker is $66,789 per year in the United States. 15.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in United States

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Social Worker Coordinator
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries
Greenfield, WI
$25 - $31 an hour
Full-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Thrive By 5
 
$364,000per year
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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
 
$280,800per year
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Aya Healthcare
 
$279,825per year
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Ligori & Ligori, Attorneys At ...
 
$250,000per year
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Morehouse School of Medicine
 
$218,400per year
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Washoe County School District
 
$214,498per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $91,006 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $81,114 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $79,691 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $69,160 per year
  5. Queens, NY
    $67,862 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

Compare salaries for Social Workers in different locations
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Senior Social Worker

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Average $85,453 per year