Social workers Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 12,000 employees
Median
£42,969
Mean
£42,095
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £42,969 |
| Mean | £42,095 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£3,581£42,969
−Income tax
£518£6,221
−National Insurance
£203£2,432
=Take-home pay
£2,860£34,316
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£42,969
Male
£44,340
Female
£42,753
Mean annual pay
All employees
£42,095
Male
£46,095
Female
£40,943
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £42,969 | £44,340 | £42,753 |
| Mean | £42,095 | £46,095 | £40,943 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£43,660
Part-time (median)
£28,753
Full-time (mean)
£43,711
Part-time (mean)
£30,697
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £43,660 | £28,753 |
| Mean | £43,711 | £30,697 |
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