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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Social Worker (MSW) in India is ₹ 7,98,959, with an hourly rate of ₹ 384, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 6,60,575 to ₹ 10,52,333, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH ₹ 6,60,575

50TH(Median) ₹ 7,98,959

75TH ₹ 10,52,333

Social Worker (MSW) Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	₹ 6,60,575	India	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	₹ 7,98,959	India	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary	₹ 10,52,333	India	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

₹ 6,60,575

Average ₹ 7,98,959/year

₹ 10,52,333

₹ 55,048

Average ₹ 66,580/month

₹ 87,694

₹ 12,703

Average ₹ 15,365/week

₹ 20,237

₹ 318

Average ₹ 384/hour

₹ 506

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	₹ 10,52,333	₹ 87,694	₹ 20,237	₹ 506
Average	₹ 7,98,959	₹ 66,580	₹ 15,365	₹ 384
25th Percentile	₹ 6,60,575	₹ 55,048	₹ 12,703	₹ 318

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 ₹ 7,98,959 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 384, a monthly salary of about ₹ 66,580, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 15,365. 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	94%
Intermediate Level	94%
Senior Level	94%
Specialist Level	93%
Expert Level	93%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Social Worker (MSW) are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 8,65,865 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 7,46,237, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 7,25,489 annually.

Which Job Pays More: General Maintenance Worker I or Social Worker (MSW)?

As of April 22, 2025 , a General Maintenance Worker I makes less than a Social Worker (MSW). A General Maintenance Worker I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 3,96,376. And a Social Worker (MSW) earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,98,959.

Job Title	Salary Range in INR
General Maintenance Worker I	₹ 2,81,269 ₹ 5,25,437
General Maintenance Worker III	₹ 4,72,114 ₹ 7,48,243
General Maintenance Worker II	₹ 3,60,633 ₹ 7,47,479
Entry General Maintenance Worker	₹ 2,79,144 ₹ 5,21,467
Intermediate General Maintenance Worker	₹ 3,62,757 ₹ 7,51,883

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