How much does a Welfare Worker make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Welfare Worker in the United States is $27 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $25 and $30. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $22 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $27 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $30 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $33 US March 26, 2024
25% $25 10% $22 90% $33 75% $30 $27 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Welfare Worker

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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27

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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28
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Welfare Worker in the United States. The average hourly rate for Welfare Worker ranges from $25 to $30 with the average hourly pay of $27. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $25 to $31 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $28.

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