50% of professionals earn between $11,667 - $109,843 AUD
The median salary is $89,398
The average salary for a Social Worker in Australia is AUD 89,398 - AUD 109,843 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 99,621 per year, based on 24,017 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle. Melbourne leads with 2,547 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in Australia include Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, Hunter New England Local Health District, Department of Communities and Justice, UNSW, NSW Health.
Explore 24,017 Social Worker job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.