How much does a Social Worker earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Social Worker in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 36,395 to GBP 41,638 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 15,589 job listings

Salary Guide

Social Worker Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 15,589 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£36,395 - £41,638

Median salary

£36,395 - £41,638

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£24k

25th percentile£30k

Median£36k

75th percentile£42k

90th percentile£48k

50% of professionals earn between £30,000 - £41,638 GBP

The median salary is £36,395

Top cities

London1,164 job openings

Manchester387 job openings

Birmingham187 job openings

Cardiff160 job openings

Liverpool145 job openings

Bristol139 job openings

Lancashire122 job openings

East Midlands118 job openings

Northampton110 job openings

Bradford93 job openings

Swindon92 job openings

Coventry80 job openings

Leicester80 job openings

Oxford75 job openings

Devon And Torbay74 job openings

Liverpool City Region72 job openings

Southampton71 job openings

Nottingham69 job openings

Exeter68 job openings

Knowsley68 job openings

Barnsley65 job openings

Hereford65 job openings

Leeds61 job openings

Peterborough59 job openings

Bolton53 job openings

Tees Valley53 job openings

Top companies hiring

Liquid Personnel169

mbi Medical Ltd33

NonStop Consulting32

Remedy Recruitment Group30

Belmont Recruitment14

Sanctuary Personnel11

Hoop Recruitment10

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Social Worker

15,589 job openings

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The average salary for a Social Worker in United Kingdom is GBP 36,395 - GBP 41,638 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 39,017 per year, based on 15,589 active job listings.

The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Liverpool. London leads with 1,164 job openings.

Leading employers for Social Worker roles in United Kingdom include Liquid Personnel, mbi Medical Ltd, NonStop Consulting, Remedy Recruitment Group, Belmont Recruitment.

Explore 15,589 Social Worker job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.