Average salary
$92,000 - $101,776
Median salary
$92,000 - $101,776
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$79K
Median$92K
75th percentile$102K
90th percentile$117K
50% of professionals earn between $79,419 - $101,776 AUD
The median salary is $92,000
Salary evolution
Median salary
P25–P75
Oct 25: AUD 74,318Mar 26: AUD 74,318
Top cities
Related professions
AUD 80,076 - 111,090-1%
AUD 55,000 - 100,000-20%
AUD 70,000 - 73,703-26%
AUD 89,319 - 99,241-3%
AUD 55,000 - 150,000+6%
AUD 75,000 - 88,750-15%
AUD 60,000 - 95,000-20%
AUD 55,000 - 90,000-25%
AUD 80,000 - 80,001-17%
AUD 50,000 - 95,000-25%
The average salary for a Social Worker in Australia is AUD 92,000 - AUD 101,776 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 96,888 per year, based on 5,685 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra. Melbourne leads with 500 job openings.
Explore 5,685 Social Worker job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.