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Social worker salary in California (Updated 2026)
How much does a Social Worker make in California?
Average base salary
$77,789
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
10%
above national averageAverage $77,789
Low $55,300
High $109,423
The average salary for a social worker is $77,789 per year in California. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Social Worker in California
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.CVHCare
$198,824per year
MarinHealth
$180,253per year
OASIS HOSPICE
$176,800per year
Discovery Behavioral Health
$162,240per year
The Judge Group
$157,040per year
Greenstaff Medical
$156,507per year
