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Salary Guide

Social Worker Salary in Canada

Based on 25,332 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$62,800 - $72,987
Median salary
$62,800 - $72,987
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$44K
25th percentile$55K
Median$63K
75th percentile$73K
90th percentile$84K

50% of professionals earn between $54,943 - $72,987 CAD

The median salary is $62,800

Top cities

Toronto1,732 job openings
Vancouver1,595 job openings
Calgary812 job openings
Edmonton763 job openings
Ottawa689 job openings
Montréal663 job openings
Winnipeg539 job openings
Mississauga442 job openings
Hamilton405 job openings
Moncton222 job openings
Halifax166 job openings
North Census Division151 job openings
Windsor109 job openings
Saskatoon107 job openings
Chilliwack102 job openings

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Social Worker

25,332 job openings

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The average salary for a Social Worker in Canada is CAD 62,800 - CAD 72,987 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 67,894 per year, based on 25,332 active job listings.

The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa. Toronto leads with 1,732 job openings.

Explore 25,332 Social Worker job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.