What is the median salary for Social Worker in Sydney?

The median salary for Social Worker in Sydney is AUD 99,733 - AUD 118,431 per year.

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

The national average salary for Social Worker in Australia is AUD 92,000 - AUD 101,335, while in Sydney it is AUD 99,728 - AUD 120,224.

Social Worker Salary in Australia

Social Worker Salary in Sydney

Based on 290 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$99,728 - $120,224

Median salary

$99,733 - $118,431

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$79K

25th percentile$79K

Median$100K

75th percentile$118K

90th percentile$122K

50% of professionals earn between $79,419 - $118,162 AUD

The median salary is $99,733

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

99,728 - 120,224

Median salary

99,733 - 118,431

290 job openings

Australia

Average salary

92,000 - 101,335

Median salary

92,000 - 101,335

5,681 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne506 job openings

Brisbane181 job openings

Adelaide134 job openings

Canberra69 job openings

Townsville City45 job openings

Toowoomba39 job openings

Toowoomba Regional37 job openings

Perth35 job openings

Bathurst26 job openings

Ballarat24 job openings

Geelong23 job openings

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The average salary for a Social Worker in Sydney, Australia is AUD 99,728 - AUD 120,224 per year in 2026, based on 290 job listings.

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