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Social worker salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$66,796
Average $66,796
Low $46,505
High $95,940

The average salary for a social worker is $66,796 per year in the United States. 15.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in United States

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Social Worker (LCSW)
HiredFirst
Lodi, CA
$2,400 a week
Full-time
3 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
    $90,467 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $81,243 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $79,561 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $69,091 per year
  5. Queens, NY
    $68,053 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

Compare salaries for Social Workers in different locations
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Senior Social Worker

Job openings
Average $85,206 per year