What is the median salary for Social Worker in Melbourne?

The median salary for Social Worker in Melbourne is AUD 110,240 - AUD 124,612 per year.

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

The national average salary for Social Worker in Australia is AUD 80,008 - AUD 109,913, while in Melbourne it is AUD 138,366 - AUD 145,552.

Based on 69 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$138,366 - $145,552

Median salary

$110,240 - $124,612

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$110K

25th percentile$110K

Median$110K

75th percentile$167K

90th percentile$223K

50% of professionals earn between $109,913 - $166,819 AUD

The median salary is $110,240

Melbourne

Average salary

138,366 - 145,552

Median salary

110,240 - 124,612

69 job openings

Australia

Average salary

80,008 - 109,913

Median salary

80,008 - 109,913

3,447 job openings

Sydney268 job openings

Brisbane124 job openings

Adelaide83 job openings

Canberra37 job openings

Alice Springs22 job openings

Toowoomba21 job openings

Social Worker

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Social Worker in Melbourne

The average salary for a Social Worker in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 138,366 - AUD 145,552 per year in 2026, based on 69 job listings.

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