Social worker salary in Australia

The average salary for a Social Worker is $99,824 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 5 September 2026.

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Social Worker salaries typically range between a low of $77,457 and a high of $128,650 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Social Worker include Brisbane QLD at $111,689 per year, Newcastle NSW at $107,486 per year and Canberra ACT at $105,024 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Social Worker include Cabrini Health ($190,800 per year) and Sydney Catholic Schools ($146,000 per year).