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Social worker salary in Phoenix, AZ (Updated 2026)

How much does a Social Worker make in Phoenix, AZ?

Average base salary

$66,153
6%
below national average
Average $66,153
Low $53,702
High $81,491

The average salary for a social worker is $66,153 per year in Phoenix, AZ. 56 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 18, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in Phoenix, AZ

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Social Worker (Grant-funded)
Roosevelt School District #662.4out of 5 stars.
Phoenix, AZ
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Phoenix, AZ

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Providence Hospice
 
$145,600per year
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OpenLoop
 
$145,600per year
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360 Degree Therapy
 
$124,800per year
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Triage Staffing
 
$118,880per year
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Pride Global
 
$113,013per year
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Medmetry Inc
 
$108,618per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Phoenix, AZ

  1. Prescott, AZ
    $99,273 per year
  2. Chandler, AZ
    $74,110 per year
  3. Scottsdale, AZ
    $71,017 per year
  4. Mesa, AZ
    $63,213 per year
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $54,069 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

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Senior Social Worker

Job openings
Average $50,809 per year