How much does a social worker make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,973 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,563
- Equals
- $50,950
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 14. Australia | $55,270 |
| 15. Canada | $50,950 |
| 16. Finland estimate | $50,500 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistCA$100,000
- AnthropologistCA$83,200
- HistorianCA$88,160
- PsychologistCA$100,200
- Religious professionalsCA$57,870
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,973 a month, CA$71,670 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$51,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$99,250.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $50,950 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: CA$100,000 a year against CA$71,670 for a social worker, 1.4 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate