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Social worker salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

How much does a Social Worker make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$82,194
16%
above national average
Average $82,194
Low $53,521
High $126,226

The average salary for a social worker is $82,194 per year in Seattle, WA. 34 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in Seattle, WA

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Care Manager - Social Worker
Providence Swedish3.7out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$45.66 - $73.64 an hour
Part-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Superbeo
 
$189,930per year
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Cambay Healthcare LLC
 
$156,000per year
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Greenstaff Medical
 
$146,250per year
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OpenLoop
 
$145,600per year
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GHR Healthcare
 
$143,780per year
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TotalMed
 
$137,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Seattle, WA

  1. Tacoma, WA
    $147,130 per year
  2. Yakima, WA
    $146,440 per year
  3. Spokane, WA
    $127,563 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $109,283 per year
  5. Olympia, WA
    $105,075 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Social Worker get paid in Seattle, WA?

Senior Social Worker

Job openings
Average $72,915 per year