Social workers Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£42,709
per year
Hourly Rate
£20.53
per hour
Mean Salary
£41,994
per year
Salary Range
Social workers salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £25,79825th: £36,474Median: £42,70975th: £48,80490th: £53,902
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £42,709 |
| Monthly | £3,559 |
| Fortnightly | £1,643 |
| Weekly | £821 |
| Daily | £164 |
| Hourly | £20.53 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £25,798 | £2,150 | Entry level |
| 25th | £36,474 | £3,040 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £42,709 | £3,559 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £48,804 | £4,067 | Experienced |
| 90th | £53,902 | £4,492 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Social workers in the UK is £42,709, equating to £3,559 per month or £20.53 per hour.
Salaries range from £25,798 at entry level (10th percentile) to £53,902 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £28,104.
Social workers is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £42,709 is comfortably above the overall median.
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|---|---|---|
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| Other Health Professionals | £42,887 | £20.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Social workers salary in the UK?
The median Social workers salary in the United Kingdom is £42,709 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Social workers earn per hour?
A Social workers earns approximately £20.53 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Social workers?
A Social workers earns approximately £3,559 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Social workers a well-paid job in the UK?
Social workers is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £42,709 is comfortably above the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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