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How much does a social worker make in Iceland?

kr 8,868,800a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 739,100 a month. estimate

Equals
$69,610
Compared with the median pay in Iceland
0.9 times
Data from
2022

Where Iceland ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $HungarySenegalNigeriaIceland, rank 3

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What social work and counselling professionals earn in Iceland
Lowest 10%: kr 7,634,200Median: kr 8,868,800Highest 10%: kr 10,728,800

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
4. Germany$66,850
144. Nigeria estimate$349
Compare social work and counselling professionals in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social worker make a month in Iceland?

The median gross salary is kr 739,100 a month, kr 8,868,800 a year.

How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 7,634,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 10,728,800.

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 Iceland or in United States?

In Iceland: $69,610 a year against $61,080 in United States, 1.1 times more.

Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?

An economist: kr 11,115,500 a year against kr 8,868,800 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate