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Social worker salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Social Worker make in the United States?

Average base salary

$66,767
Average $66,767
Low $46,515
High $95,837

The average salary for a social worker is $66,767 per year in the United States. 15.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in United States

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Social Worker
US Department of Veterans Affairs3.8out of 5 stars.
Appleton, WI
$75,425 - $98,058 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Thrive By 5
 
$364,000per year
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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
 
$280,800per year
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Aya Healthcare
 
$279,825per year
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Ligori & Ligori, Attorneys At ...
 
$250,000per year
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Morehouse School of Medicine
 
$218,400per year
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Washoe County School District
 
$214,498per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $90,915 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $81,023 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $79,664 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $69,143 per year
  5. Queens, NY
    $67,777 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 United States?

Senior Social Worker

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Average $85,609 per year