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Social worker salary in Australia

How much does a Social Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$99,059

The average salary for a social worker is $99,059 per year in Australia. 1.2k salaries reported, updated at 28 June 2026

Social Worker job openings in Australia

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Social Worker (Complex Care Hu...
Royal Children's Hospital4.3out of 5 stars.
Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
$90,235 - $103,724 a year
Full-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cabrini Health
 
$190,800per year
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Sydney Catholic Schools
 
$146,000per year
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Latrobe Community Health Servi...
 
$133,517per year
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DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$130,060per year
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Chandler Macleod
 
$125,341per year
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Melbourne City Mission
 
$125,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Social Workers

  1. Newcastle NSW
    $110,818 per year
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $105,958 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $104,442 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $102,769 per year
  5. Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
    $102,082 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

Compare salaries for Social Workers in different locations
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Senior Social Worker

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Average $116,266 per year