How much does a Welfare Worker make in Rochester, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welfare Worker in Rochester, NY is $57,481. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,130 to a high of $68,401, with most professionals earning between $51,539 and $63,197.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $46,130 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $51,539 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $57,481 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $63,197 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $68,401 Rochester,NY March 01, 2025
25% $51,539 10% $46,130 90% $68,401 75% $63,197 $57,481 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 Rochester, NY. The base salary for Welfare Worker ranges from $51,539 to $63,197 with the average base salary of $57,481. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,593 to $65,528 with the average total cash compensation of $58,679.

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About Rochester, New York    Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

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