Welfare Worker Salary in Detroit, Michigan

Welfare Worker Salary in Detroit, MI

How much does a Welfare Worker make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welfare Worker in Detroit, MI is $53,891. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,564 to a high of $62,493, with most professionals earning between $47,439 and $58,394.

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Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $41,564 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $47,439 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $53,891 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $58,394 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $62,493 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25% $47,439 10% $41,564 90% $62,493 75% $58,394 $53,891 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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    Benefits Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welfare Worker in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Welfare Worker ranges from $47,439 to $58,394 with the average base salary of $53,891. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,439 to $58,394 with the average total cash compensation of $53,891.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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