Social worker salary in Sydney NSW

The average salary for a Social Worker is $87,702 per year in Sydney NSW. This figure is based on 30 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 17 August 2026.

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Social Worker salaries in Sydney NSW typically range between a low of $59,439 and a high of $129,403 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Social Worker in Sydney NSW include Lismore NSW at $108,546 per year, Newcastle NSW at $105,615 per year and Liverpool NSW at $102,773 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Social Worker in Sydney NSW include Sydney Catholic Schools (USD 146,000 per year) and Australian Health Professionals (USD 130,000 per year).