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Social worker salary in London

How much does a Social Worker make in London?

Average base salary

£47,544
14%
above national average

The average salary for a social worker is £47,544 per year in London. 1.3k salaries reported, updated at 10 July 2026

Social Worker job openings in London

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Social Worker/AMHP
Tower Hamlets3.9out of 5 stars.
London
1 day ago

Highest paying cities for Social Workers near London

  1. Croydon
    £55,595 per year
  2. Sutton
    £52,354 per year
  3. Kingston upon Thames
    £52,330 per year
  4. Enfield
    £49,897 per year
  5. Lambeth
    £49,832 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

Compare salaries for Social Workers in different locations
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How much do similar professions to Social Worker get paid in London?

Senior Social Worker

Job openings
Average £35,710 per year