Social workers Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 8,000 employees
Median
£39,744
Mean
£38,505
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £39,744 |
| Mean | £38,505 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£3,312£39,744
−Income tax
£453£5,435
−National Insurance
£181£2,174
=Take-home pay
£2,678£32,135
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£39,744
Female
£39,637
Mean annual pay
All employees
£38,505
Female
£38,138
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £39,744 | £39,637 |
| Mean | £38,505 | £38,138 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£40,808
Full-time (mean)
£39,839
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £40,808 |
| Mean | £39,839 |
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