50% of professionals earn between £36,363 - £42,912 GBP
The median salary is £39,000
The average salary for a Social Worker in United Kingdom is GBP 39,221 - GBP 45,208 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,474 per year, based on 6,109 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Middlesbrough. London leads with 412 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in United Kingdom include WMJobs, Choice Care Group, Guardian Jobs, East Sussex County Council, Essex County Council.
Explore 6,109 Social Worker job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.