As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foster Care Caseworker in the United Kingdom is £30,638, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £28,662 to £33,853, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £28,662
50TH(Median)   £30,638
75TH   £33,853
Foster Care Caseworker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Foster Care Caseworker Salary £28,662 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Foster Care Caseworker Salary £30,638 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Foster Care Caseworker Salary £33,853 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Foster Care Caseworker Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Foster Care Caseworker salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Foster Care Caseworker is about £30,638 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,553, and a weekly pay of around £589. Click the switch button below to see more details about Foster Care Caseworker hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Foster Care Caseworkers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Foster Care Caseworker's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £29,193 - £30,343, while Intermediate make £29,281 - £30,432, Senior earn £30,048 - £31,454, Specialist earn £30,974 - £32,845, Expert can reach £31,118 - £32,989 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Foster Care Caseworker £29,989
Intermediate Level Foster Care Caseworker £30,048
Senior Level Foster Care Caseworker £30,878
Specialist Level Foster Care Caseworker £32,221
Expert Level Foster Care Caseworker £32,317
£29,989 0 yr
£30,048 < 2 yrs
£30,878 2-4 yrs
£32,221 5-8 yrs
£32,317 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Foster Care Caseworker?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Foster Care Caseworker are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £33,089 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £30,866, and Manchester pays around £29,368 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Care Coordinator or Foster Care Caseworker?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Care Coordinator makes less than a Foster Care Caseworker. A Care Coordinator earns an average annual salary of £23,645. And a Foster Care Caseworker earns an average annual salary of £30,638.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Care Coordinator
£18,462
£29,050
Customer Care Executive
£80,851
£145,565
Customer Care Director
£73,203
£118,470
Customer Care Manager
£34,424
£63,636
Customer Care Supervisor
£29,804
£49,967

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