50% of professionals earn between £30,012 - £42,121 GBP
The median salary is £37,640
The average salary for a Social Worker in United Kingdom is GBP 37,640 - GBP 42,121 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 39,881 per year, based on 29,215 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol. London leads with 3,793 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in United Kingdom include Liquid Personnel, The Guardian, Sanctuary Personnel, Surrey County Council, Charles Hunter Associates.
Explore 29,215 Social Worker job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.