Social workers Salary in South East

Updated May 2026

Official salary data

Median

£37,292

Mean

£38,503

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised

Take-home pay estimate

£
Annual
Gross salary
£37,292
Income tax
£4,944
National Insurance
£1,978
=Take-home pay
£30,370

Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice

Pay by gender

Median annual pay

All employees

£37,292

Female

£37,470

Mean annual pay

All employees

£38,503

Female

£37,484

Full-time vs part-time

Full-time (median)

£39,248

Part-time (median)

£22,703

Full-time (mean)

£41,400

Part-time (mean)

£25,511

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