Social workers salary in United Kingdom
The median social workers salary is £44,550 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Social workers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 9.6% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Social workers salary FAQs
What is the average Social workers salary in United Kingdom?
The median Social workers salary in United Kingdom is £44,550 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of social workerss earn more than this and half earn less.
Do Social workers salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £48,443, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Social workers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.