50% of professionals earn between £31,509 - £42,952 GBP
The median salary is £38,752
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The average salary for a Social Worker in United Kingdom is GBP 38,752 - GBP 42,952 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 40,852 per year, based on 11,349 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, East Midlands. London leads with 909 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in United Kingdom include Liquid Personnel, East London NHS Foundation Trust, Mandarin Recruitment, ChristianaCare, NonStop Consulting.
Explore 11,349 Social Worker job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.