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Social Worker salary ranking by country
Compare mid-level social worker pay bands across markets in our static model—useful before relocation or offer negotiations. Pick a country for entry, junior, mid, senior and lead breakdowns.
Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.
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StableSocial Worker · Healthcare
Demand and pay adjustments are modeled near long-run averages for this occupation in our catalog.
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Social Worker salaries by country
Mid-level gross averages ranked by USD equivalent—static model, updated with daily FX for comparison.
| # | Country | Mid gross (local) | USD approx. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | CHF 66,015 | $80,154 | View → |
| 2 | Norway | NOK 617,027 | $65,751 | View → |
| 3 | Singapore | SGD 81,661 | $63,873 | View → |
| 4 | United States | $62,620 | $62,620 | View → |
| 5 | Denmark | DKK 409,003 | $61,368 | View → |
| 6 | Israel | ₪188,766 | $60,741 | View → |
| 7 | United Kingdom | £44,575 | $59,489 | View → |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | AED 218,473 | $59,489 | View → |
| 9 | Australia | A$84,274 | $58,863 | View → |
| 10 | Ireland | €51,930 | $58,237 | View → |
| 11 | Canada | CA$80,949 | $57,611 | View → |
| 12 | Sweden | SEK 565,169 | $56,984 | View → |
| 13 | Netherlands | €50,255 | $56,359 | View → |
| 14 | Hong Kong | HK$442,337 | $56,358 | View → |
| 15 | Japan | ¥8,812,870 | $55,732 | View → |
| 16 | Germany | €49,138 | $55,106 | View → |
| 17 | Belgium | €49,138 | $55,106 | View → |
| 18 | New Zealand | NZ$97,036 | $55,106 | View → |
| 19 | Finland | €49,138 | $55,106 | View → |
| 20 | France | €48,021 | $53,853 | View → |
| 21 | Austria | €48,021 | $53,853 | View → |
| 22 | South Korea | ₩68,182,460 | $51,348 | View → |
| 23 | Italy | €43,554 | $48,844 | View → |
| 24 | Spain | €40,204 | $45,087 | View → |
| 25 | Portugal | €37,970 | $42,582 | View → |
| 26 | Czechia | CZK 787,881 | $36,320 | View → |
| 27 | Poland | PLN 127,078 | $32,562 | View → |
| 28 | South Africa | ZAR 536,472 | $32,562 | View → |
| 29 | Romania | RON 142,873 | $30,058 | View → |
| 30 | Mexico | MX$487,126 | $26,300 | View → |
| 31 | Malaysia | MYR 107,377 | $26,300 | View → |
| 32 | Brazil | R$119,537 | $23,796 | View → |
| 33 | Thailand | THB 800,722 | $23,796 | View → |
| 34 | Philippines | ₱1,423,220 | $22,543 | View → |
| 35 | Colombia | COP 71,560,422 | $22,543 | View → |
| 36 | Türkiye | TRY 1,086,579 | $21,917 | View → |
| 37 | Indonesia | IDR 382,936,329 | $21,291 | View → |
| 38 | India | ₹1,664,465 | $17,534 | View → |
Compare experience levels per country from each row's job hub. Not employer-reported rankings.
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Social Worker salary in United States →Frequently asked questions
- Which country pays the most for a Social Worker?
- Switzerland leads our mid-level Social Worker ranking at about $80,154 gross per year, converted at reference exchange rates.
- What does a Social Worker earn across the countries we cover?
- Across 38 markets, mid-level gross averages run from $17,534 in India up to $80,154 in Switzerland, with a midpoint near $53,853.
- How do entry, junior, mid, senior and lead Social Worker levels compare?
- Each country page breaks the Social Worker band into entry, junior, mid, senior and lead, sized by 0–1 year experience–10+ years, leading a team or workstream years of experience. Open a country from the table to see its full level ladder.
- Are these Social Worker salaries adjusted for cost of living?
- No. This ranking compares nominal gross pay converted to USD at build-time reference rates, so higher local pay does not always mean better purchasing power. Check our purchasing power matrix and city comparison pages for that angle.
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