As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Social Worker (MSW) in London, UK is £54,076, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,558 to £71,200, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £48,558
50TH(Median)   £54,076
75TH   £71,200
Social Worker (MSW) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary £48,558 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary £54,076 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Social Worker (MSW) Salary £71,200 United Kingdom 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

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 £54,076 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,506, and a weekly pay of around £1,040. 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 £49,299 - £52,676, while Intermediate make £49,793 - £53,087, Senior earn £52,429 - £58,421, Specialist earn £55,865 - £65,833, Expert can reach £57,143 - £67,366 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Social Worker (MSW) £51,605
Intermediate Level Social Worker (MSW) £52,017
Senior Level Social Worker (MSW) £55,354
Specialist Level Social Worker (MSW) £62,510
Expert Level Social Worker (MSW) £63,788
£51,605 0 yr
£52,017 < 2 yrs
£55,354 2-4 yrs
£62,510 5-8 yrs
£63,788 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 16%
Expert Level 18%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Social Worker (MSW) are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £54,076 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £50,442, and Manchester pays around £47,995 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Warehouse Worker or Social Worker (MSW)?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Warehouse Worker makes less than a Social Worker (MSW). A Warehouse Worker earns an average annual salary of £24,378. And a Social Worker (MSW) earns an average annual salary of £50,070.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Warehouse Worker London, UK
£18,745
£29,159
Production Worker London, UK
£18,186
£28,339
Farm Worker London, UK
£18,577
£28,898
Social Media Coordinator London, UK
£21,994
£38,419
Social Media Manager London, UK
£26,697
£45,755

Social Worker (MSW) Job Openings in London, UK

Social Value Officer
EQUANS
England, ENG

Equans is looking for a Social value Officer to join our team in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full time role. On offer is a competitive ...

CAVDAS - MDT Outreach Worker
Kaleidoscope Project
Cardiff, Wales

Purpose of the role: This role will provide an assertive outreach response to service users who are not currently engaged in treatment provision and r...

Floating Support Worker - Foundations
Kaleidoscope Project
Shotton, Wales

Key duties. To provide support to offenders who are experiencing difficulty sustaining their tenancy, or who need assistance to find accommodation and...

GDAS Assertive Outreach Worker
Kaleidoscope Project
Monmouth, Wales

Reports To. GDAS Complex Needs Service Manager. Grade/ Salary. . £25,000 per annum. Location. Monmouthshire, but will work across Gwent and may be req...

Trainee Substance Misuse Worker
Kaleidoscope Project
Newtown, Northern Scotland

Trainee Substance Misuse Worker. Reports To: Team Leader. Grade/ Salary: £19,358.04 per annum. Location: Newtown, some travel across other Powys servi...

GDAS Alcohol Support Worker
Kaleidoscope Project
Blaenau, Wales

Reports To. Service Manager. Grade/ Salary: £23,175 - £25,235 per annum. Location: TBC, but will work across Gwent and may be required to work in othe...

Criminal Justice Worker
Kaleidoscope Project
Welshpool, Wales

In Powys, Kaleidoscope works in partnership with CAIS to provide services for adults and young people at tiers 2 and 3 (MoC and MoCAM). Staff teams wo...

CAVDAS - Substance Use Worker
Kaleidoscope Project
Cardiff, Wales

CLOSING DATE: 17TH MAY 2024. INTERVIEW DATE: 31ST MAY 2024. Background to Service. Cardiff & Vale Drug and Alcohol Service (CAVDAS) is an alliance of ...

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