Salary of Social Worker in Australia 2026

How much does a Social Worker earn?

$99,658 / Annual
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $79,419 Average salary: $99,658 Maximum: $10,128

Minimum
$79,419 Average salary
$99,658 Maximum
$10,128

$8,305 / Monthly
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,618 Average salary: $8,305 Maximum: $844

Minimum
$6,618 Average salary
$8,305 Maximum
$844

$277 / Daily
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $221 Average salary: $277 Maximum: $28

Minimum
$221 Average salary
$277 Maximum
$28

$52 / Hourly
Based on 6 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $41 Average salary: $52 Maximum: $5

Minimum
$41 Average salary
$52 Maximum
$5

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Social Worker in Australia

Social Worker

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Bowelling, Western, WA, Australia Catholic Education Western Australia Full-time

**Position Details** Notre Dame Catholic Primary School is a double stream co-educational primary school catering for...
Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Manning Point, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Education Western Australia Limited Full-time $70,000 - $95,000 Contract

Position DetailsSchool Social WorkerSt Pius X Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming, single-stream...
Social Worker

3 months ago

Perth, Western Australia Catholic Education Western Australia Full-time

SOCIAL WORKERPosition DetailsSt Columba's Catholic Primary School, South Perth, is a double stream school founded in the...

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All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
Consultant Intensivist	$47,083	View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Shift Leader	$32,000	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist	$27,896	View listings
General Practitioner	$26,378	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Social Worker

The average salary for Social Worker is AUD99,658 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 6 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Social Worker in Australia.

The lowest salary of Social Worker per year in Australia is AUD79,419

The highest salary for Social Worker per year in Australia is AUD10,128

Data updated: November 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 6 job postings with salary.