Hiring a social worker: the market today
The short answer ·
807 open postings ask for a social worker as of Sep 25, 2026, from 127 employers. The median advertised minimum is $76,804. 411 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
807open postings
127employers hiring
$76,804median advertised minimum
411new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 635 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a social worker?
Hard. 127 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 229 open postings.
What should I pay a social worker?
Advertised minimums center on $76,804. Federal staff in series 0185 average $112,201 in actual pay.