How much does a Social Worker earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Social Worker in Canada ranges from CAD 62,099 to CAD 72,987 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 18,838 job listings

Salary Guide

Social Worker Salary in Canada

Based on 18,838 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$62,099 - $72,987

Median salary

$62,099 - $72,987

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$43K

25th percentile$54K

Median$62K

75th percentile$73K

90th percentile$84K

50% of professionals earn between $54,170 - $72,987 CAD

The median salary is $62,099

Top cities

Winnipeg1,202 job openings

Toronto1,180 job openings

Vancouver1,061 job openings

Edmonton499 job openings

Calgary449 job openings

Ottawa438 job openings

Montréal338 job openings

Mississauga311 job openings

Hamilton192 job openings

Halifax132 job openings

White Rock111 job openings

Moncton103 job openings

Windsor102 job openings

Saskatoon90 job openings

Regina76 job openings

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Social Worker

18,838 job openings

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The average salary for a Social Worker in Canada is CAD 62,099 - CAD 72,987 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 67,543 per year, based on 18,838 active job listings.

The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in Canada are Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary. Winnipeg leads with 1,202 job openings.

Explore 18,838 Social Worker job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.