As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the United States is $77,863. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,061 to $87,496, with most professionals earning between $61,047 and $96,266.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $87,496 | $7,291 | $1,683 | $42 |
| Average | $77,863 | $6,489 | $1,497 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,061 | $5,755 | $1,328 | $33 |
An entry-level Licensed Clinical Social Worker with less than 1 year of experience earns about $73,922. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $74,579. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $78,582. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $82,608, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $83,326.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Licensed Clinical Social Worker | $73,922 |
| Intermediate Level Licensed Clinical Social Worker | $74,579 |
| Senior Level Licensed Clinical Social Worker | $78,582 |
| Specialist Level Licensed Clinical Social Worker | $82,608 |
| Expert Level Licensed Clinical Social Worker | $83,326 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 6% |
| Experienced | 7% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Licensed Clinical Social Worker compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $87,342 in 2023 to approximately $87,502 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Licensed Clinical Social Worker salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $77,863 | 71.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,957 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,815 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,246 | 1.1% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.9% | ||
| Pension | $3,270 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $9,883 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $108,404 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 0.5% |
| Associates | 1.6% |
| Bachelors | 1.9% |
| Masters | 94.5% |
| Doctorate | 1.4% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Licensed Clinical Social Worker is $77,863. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Licensed Clinical Social Worker is $37; the average weekly pay of Licensed Clinical Social Worker is $1,497; the average monthly pay of Licensed Clinical Social Worker is $6,489.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is $98,209.
The highest pay for Licensed Clinical Social Worker is $96,266.
The lowest pay for Licensed Clinical Social Worker is $61,047.
Provides clinical social work services to patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems. Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions and provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes. Requires a master's degree in social work. Requires Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Requires the applicable State License to Practice Clinical Social Work. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.
Integrated Care: It is care that is planned with people who work together to understand the service user and their carer(s), puts them in control and coordinates and delivers services to achieve the best outcomes.
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