Social Worker Salary in South Africa

R 15,363
per month
per year
R 184,400
per year
per month

Social Worker Average Salary

The average salary for a Social Worker in SA is R 15 363 gross per month (R 184 400 gross per year), which is 35% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Social Worker can expect an average starting salary of R 10 537. The highest salaries can exceed R 34 982.
R 10,537
Low
R 15,363
Average salary
R 34,982
High
R 126,400
Low
R 184,400
Average salary
R 419,800
High

Social Worker Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 10,537
Average salary
R 15,363
Senior
R 21,175
High
R 34,982
Low
R 126,400
Average salary
R 184,400
Senior
R 254,100
High
R 419,800
Among Social Workers registered with the South African Council of Social Professions (SACSSP), early career Social Workers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Social Work Supervisors, Principal Social Workers or Social Work Managers enjoy the highest salaries.

Social Worker - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Social Worker ManagerR 712K/year
+286% 
Forensic Social WorkerR 343K/year
+86% 
Social Work Supervisor Grade 1R 319K/year
+73% 
First Year Social WorkerR 140K/year
 -24%

Social Worker - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Social Worker with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 149 000 gross per year. A qualified Social Worker with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 178 000, while a Senior Social Worker with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 254 000. Social Workers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 320 000 yearly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Social Worker in SA

Late Career▲ +74%
Senior▲ +38%
Average SalaryR 184,400/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -19%

Gender Breakdown

Female
79%
Male
21%

Social Worker - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Social Worker job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Social Worker

How much does a Social Worker make in South Africa?
A Social Worker in South Africa earns an average of R 15 363 gross per month, which is about R 184 400 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Social Worker updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Social Worker in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Social Worker in South Africa is around R 10 537 gross per month. Early career Social Workers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Social Worker in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Social Worker in South Africa can reach and exceed R 34 982 gross per month. Social Work Supervisors, Principal Social Workers or Social Work Managers usually have the highest salaries.
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