50% of professionals earn between £31,419 - £43,293 GBP
The median salary is £38,220
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The average salary for a Social Worker in United Kingdom is GBP 38,220 - GBP 43,293 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 40,757 per year, based on 15,340 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Lancashire. London leads with 1,199 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in United Kingdom include Liquid Personnel, mbi Medical Ltd, University of Warwick, Lancashire County Council, Belmont Recruitment.
Explore 15,340 Social Worker job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.