How much does a Social Worker earn in Ireland?

The estimated salary for Social Worker in Ireland ranges from EUR 41,158 to EUR 43,913 EUR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,853 job listings

Salary Guide

Social Worker Salary in Ireland

Based on 2,853 job listings - 2026

Average salary

€41,158 - €43,913

Median salary

€41,158 - €43,913

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile€31K

25th percentile€39K

Median€41K

75th percentile€44K

90th percentile€51K

50% of professionals earn between €39,088 - €43,913 EUR

The median salary is €41,158

Top cities

Dublin614 job openings

Cork162 job openings

Limerick88 job openings

Galway76 job openings

Kilkenny74 job openings

Carlow52 job openings

Kildare48 job openings

Tipperary48 job openings

Wexford47 job openings

Bray41 job openings

Trim41 job openings

Portlaoise39 job openings

Athlone37 job openings

Wicklow36 job openings

Ashford30 job openings

Naas27 job openings

Roscommon25 job openings

Donegal23 job openings

Gorey22 job openings

Longford22 job openings

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Social Worker

2,853 job openings

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The average salary for a Social Worker in Ireland is EUR 41,158 - EUR 43,913 per year in 2026. The median salary is EUR 42,536 per year, based on 2,853 active job listings.

The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Kilkenny. Dublin leads with 614 job openings.

Explore 2,853 Social Worker job listings in Ireland on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.