50% of professionals earn between €38,964 - €47,276 EUR
The median salary is €40,851
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The average salary for a Social Worker in Ireland is EUR 40,851 - EUR 47,276 per year in 2026. The median salary is EUR 44,064 per year, based on 2,183 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kildare, Kilkenny. Dublin leads with 433 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in Ireland include Cpl Healthcare, Allied Health/Nursing, OASIS Group, Job Search Place Limited, Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service.
Explore 2,183 Social Worker job listings in Ireland on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.