Social care worker salary.
The pay that employers state in live social care worker postings. Predicted salaries are left out.
1,915 postings with pay, of 2,546 open · counted 24 Sep 2026
Median yearly pay
$35,900
p25 $35,900p75 $40,000p90 $44,200
Short answer
A social care worker earns a median of $35,900 a year, based on 1,915 live job postings that state pay (24 Sep 2026). The middle half earns $35,900 to $40,000. Senior roles have a median of $39,500.
Pay by level.
- Entry level$37,300821
- Mid level$40,40092
- Senior$39,50036
- LeadToo few postings with pay to show a figure.10
- Executive$34,50031
We show a level only when 25 or more postings state pay. A posting that spans levels counts at its lowest level.
Remote, hybrid or on-site
- HybridToo few3
- On-site$35,9001,912
By country
- United Kingdom$35,9001,605
- United States$38,500302
- IrelandToo few3
- FranceToo few3
- GermanyToo few2
Skills employers ask for.
Share of the 2,546 open social care worker postings that list each skill.
Practise the questions for these skills- Patient care49%
- Healthcare25%
- Caregiving10%
- Personal care8%
- Elderly Care7%
- Medical6%
- Companionship6%
- Social Work3%
Where social care workers move next.
- Home health aide+$1,500Median $37,400 · 2,208 open
- Specialist nurse+$62,900Median $98,800 · 16,613 open
Skills to add
Nursing (91%), BLS (13%), ACLS (11%) - Registered nurse+$55,600Median $91,500 · 7,157 open
Skills to add
Nursing (86%), BLS (11%)
Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills and pay a higher median.
2,546 social care worker jobs are open today.
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How we count.
Where do these numbers come from?
From live social care worker postings in the neverapply index where the employer published a pay range. We take the middle of each range, convert it to a yearly amount in US dollars, and leave out every salary that was only predicted.
How often is this page updated?
Every week. We last counted on 2026-09-24. A role keeps its page only while at least 100 of its live postings state pay.
Why is my country or level missing?
We show a country or a level only when 25 or more of its live postings state pay. Most employers outside the US do not publish a pay range yet, so most figures here come from US postings.
How do I use this in a salary negotiation?
Use the median as the floor you compare offers with, and aim near the 75th percentile when your experience matches the role. Say where the number comes from: live job postings that state pay.
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