Social Worker Salary in South Africa
R 15,363
per month
per year
R 184,400
per year
per month
Social Worker Average Salary
The average salary for a Social Worker in SA is R 15 363 gross per month (R 184 400 gross per year), which is 35% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Social Worker can expect an average starting salary of R 10 537. The highest salaries can exceed R 34 982.
Salary Range: a Social Worker can expect an average starting salary of R 10 537. The highest salaries can exceed R 34 982.
R 10,537
Low
R 15,363
Average salary
R 34,982
High
R 126,400
Low
R 184,400
Average salary
R 419,800
High
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Social Worker Salary Range - South Africa
Among Social Workers registered with the South African Council of Social Professions (SACSSP), early career Social Workers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Social Work Supervisors, Principal Social Workers or Social Work Managers enjoy the highest salaries.
Social Worker - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Social Worker Manager | R 712K/year | +286% |
| Forensic Social Worker | R 343K/year | +86% |
| Social Work Supervisor Grade 1 | R 319K/year | +73% |
| First Year Social Worker | R 140K/year | -24% |
Social Worker - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Social Worker with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 149 000 gross per year. A qualified Social Worker with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 178 000, while a Senior Social Worker with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 254 000. Social Workers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 320 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Social Worker in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +74% |
| Senior | ▲ +38% |
| Average Salary | R 184,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -19% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
79%
79%
Male
21%
21%
Social Worker - Related Salaries
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