Social workers Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 13,000 employees
Median
£44,541
Mean
£44,876
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £44,541 |
| Mean | £44,876 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£3,712£44,541
−Income tax
£533£6,394
−National Insurance
£213£2,558
=Take-home pay
£2,966£35,589
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£44,541
Female
£44,061
Mean annual pay
All employees
£44,876
Female
£44,108
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £44,541 | £44,061 |
| Mean | £44,876 | £44,108 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£47,029
Part-time (median)
£29,732
Full-time (mean)
£48,178
Part-time (mean)
£29,784
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £47,029 | £29,732 |
| Mean | £48,178 | £29,784 |
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