How Much Does a Social Worker (MSW) Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Social Worker (MSW) in the United Kingdom is £50,070, with an hourly rate of £24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £44,961 to £65,926, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £44,961

50TH(Median) £50,070

75TH £65,926

Social Worker (MSW) Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	£44,961	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	£50,070	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	£65,926	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Social Worker (MSW) Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£44,961

Average £50,070/year

£65,926

£3,747

Average £4,173/month

£5,494

£865

Average £963/week

£1,268

£22

Average £24/hour

£32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£65,926	£5,494	£1,268	£32
Average	£50,070	£4,173	£963	£24
25th Percentile	£44,961	£3,747	£865	£22

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Social Worker (MSW) salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Social Worker (MSW) is about £50,070 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £24, a monthly salary of about £4,173, and a weekly pay of around £963. Click the switch button below to see more details about Social Worker (MSW) hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Social Worker (MSW)s Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Social Worker (MSW)'s salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £45,647 - £48,774, while Intermediate make £46,105 - £49,155, Senior earn £48,545 - £54,093, Specialist earn £51,727 - £60,956, Expert can reach £52,910 - £62,376 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Social Worker (MSW)	£47,782
Intermediate Level Social Worker (MSW)	£48,164
Senior Level Social Worker (MSW)	£51,253
Specialist Level Social Worker (MSW)	£57,880
Expert Level Social Worker (MSW)	£59,063

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	16%
Expert Level	18%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Social Worker (MSW)?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Social Worker (MSW) are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £54,076 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £50,442, and Manchester pays around £47,995 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Warehouse Worker or Social Worker (MSW)?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Warehouse Worker makes less than a Social Worker (MSW). A Warehouse Worker earns an average annual salary of £22,573. And a Social Worker (MSW) earns an average annual salary of £50,070.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Warehouse Worker	£17,356 £26,999
Production Worker	£16,839 £26,240
Farm Worker	£17,201 £26,758
Social Media Coordinator	£20,365 £35,573
Social Media Manager	£24,719 £42,366

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