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In 2011, social workers earned an average of just over $54,000 a year. Because higher salaries paid in psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse settings and other specialized facilities can skew this statistic, median wage is a better predictor of earnings.
A social worker's salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Generally however, a social worker can earn from Â£20,000 up to Â£40,000. Management roles will earn you up to Â£60,000, with senior management roles earning beyond Â£70,000 for a 37 hour week.f you want to become a social worker, then you will still have to complete a degree in the subject. There are lots of other areas where advocacy and communication skills are needed, working with young offenders, campaigns officer for a charity etc.