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Social worker salary in Atlanta, GA, 2026

How much does a Social Worker make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$64,649
9%
below national average
Average $64,649
Low $49,948
High $83,676

The average salary for a social worker is $64,649 per year in Atlanta, GA. 30 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 25, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Care Coordinator, Social Worke...
Northside Hospital4.1out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Morehouse School of Medicine
 
$218,400per year
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OpenLoop
 
$145,600per year
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Travel Nurses Inc
 
$133,770per year
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Triage Staffing
 
$131,482per year
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Jedy Network
 
$119,600per year
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TRYFACTA, INC.
 
$118,560per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Marietta, GA
    $131,851 per year
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $109,208 per year
  3. Cumming, GA
    $106,993 per year
  4. Augusta, GA
    $84,600 per year
  5. Savannah, GA
    $65,012 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

Compare salaries for Social Workers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Social Worker get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Senior Social Worker

Job openings
Average $64,425 per year