50% of professionals earn between $11,127 - $98,565 AUD
The median salary is $81,000
The average salary for a Social Worker in Australia is AUD 81,000 - AUD 98,565 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 89,783 per year, based on 11,330 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle, Adelaide. Melbourne leads with 287 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in Australia include NSW Government, Sonder, St John of God Health Care, Forensicare, Launch Housing.
Explore 11,330 Social Worker job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.