50% of professionals earn between €41,385 - €60,000 EUR
The median salary is €53,947
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The average salary for a Social Worker in Ireland is EUR 53,947 - EUR 60,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is EUR 56,974 per year, based on 2,142 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in Ireland are Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary. Dublin leads with 483 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in Ireland include Corlann, Avista, HSE Workplace Health & Wellbeing, Cpl Healthcare, Dublin City Council.
Explore 2,142 Social Worker job listings in Ireland on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.