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Social worker salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Social Worker make in California?

Average base salary

$77,645
10%
above national average
Average $77,645
Low $55,120
High $109,375

The average salary for a social worker is $77,645 per year in California. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in California

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Social Worker, MSW, or AMFT (B...
ADHC
Glendale, CA
Up to $38 an hour
Full-time
51 minutes ago

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
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MarinHealth
 
$180,253per year
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OASIS HOSPICE
 
$176,800per year
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Discovery Behavioral Health
 
$162,240per year
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The Judge Group
 
$157,040per year
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Greenstaff Medical
 
$156,507per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near California

  1. Mather, CA
    $93,830 per year
  2. San Jose, CA
    $93,512 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $91,117 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $80,261 per year
  5. Sacramento, CA
    $70,495 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 $99,265 per year