How much does a Social Worker earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Social Worker in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 40,310 to GBP 44,804 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 6,962 job listings

Salary Guide

Social Worker Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 6,962 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£40,310 - £44,804

Median salary

£40,310 - £44,804

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£29k

25th percentile£36k

Median£40k

75th percentile£45k

90th percentile£52k

50% of professionals earn between £36,363 - £44,804 GBP

The median salary is £40,310

Top cities

London463 job openings

Manchester145 job openings

Liverpool105 job openings

Swindon81 job openings

Warrington81 job openings

Birmingham74 job openings

Cardiff61 job openings

Northampton60 job openings

Southampton60 job openings

Middlesbrough52 job openings

Nottingham52 job openings

Bristol50 job openings

Leicester50 job openings

Bolton49 job openings

Durham46 job openings

Bradford45 job openings

Oldham45 job openings

Southend-On44 job openings

Reading42 job openings

Rochdale42 job openings

Coventry40 job openings

Glasgow38 job openings

Leeds38 job openings

Wakefield38 job openings

Northamptonshire34 job openings

Stockport34 job openings

Top companies hiring

WMJobs7

Choice Care Group4

Essex County Council4

THE FRONTLINE ORGANISATION4

CareTech2

East Sussex County Council2

Guardian Jobs2

Hoople Group2

Kent County Council2

NEWAY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED2

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Social Worker

6,962 job openings

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The average salary for a Social Worker in United Kingdom is GBP 40,310 - GBP 44,804 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 42,557 per year, based on 6,962 active job listings.

The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Liverpool, Swindon, Warrington. London leads with 463 job openings.

Leading employers for Social Worker roles in United Kingdom include WMJobs, Choice Care Group, Essex County Council, THE FRONTLINE ORGANISATION, CareTech.

Explore 6,962 Social Worker job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.