What is the median salary for Social Worker in Canberra?

The median salary for Social Worker in Canberra is AUD 107,148 - AUD 118,325 per year.

How does the Social Worker salary in Canberra compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Social Worker in Australia is AUD 92,000 - AUD 101,776, while in Canberra it is AUD 109,631 - AUD 118,882.

Social Worker Salary in Australia

Social Worker Salary in Canberra

Based on 53 job listings - Canberra, Australia 2026

Average salary

$109,631 - $118,882

Median salary

$107,148 - $118,325

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$93K

25th percentile$98K

Median$107K

75th percentile$121K

90th percentile$131K

50% of professionals earn between $97,985 - $121,278 AUD

The median salary is $107,148

Compare with national average

Canberra

Average salary

109,631 - 118,882

Median salary

107,148 - 118,325

53 job openings

Australia

Average salary

92,000 - 101,776

Median salary

92,000 - 101,776

5,686 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne500 job openings

Sydney410 job openings

Brisbane180 job openings

Adelaide136 job openings

Townsville City44 job openings

Perth39 job openings

Toowoomba39 job openings

Toowoomba Regional35 job openings

Bathurst26 job openings

Ballarat25 job openings

Geelong23 job openings

Social Worker

53 job openings in Canberra

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The average salary for a Social Worker in Canberra, Australia is AUD 109,631 - AUD 118,882 per year in 2026, based on 53 job listings.

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