How much does a social worker make in Ireland?
€50,760a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,230 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $56,670
- Compared with the median pay in Ireland
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Ireland ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What social work and counselling professionals earn in Ireland
Lowest 10%: €43,690Median: €50,760Highest 10%: €61,400
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 |
| 11. Austria estimate | $57,450 |
| 12. Ireland estimate | $56,670 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $55,310 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist€63,620
- Anthropologist€51,280
- Historian€53,630
- Psychologist€57,010
- Religious professionals€45,280
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Ireland?
The median gross salary is €4,230 a month, €50,760 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €43,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €61,400.
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 Ireland or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $56,670 in Ireland, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: €63,620 a year against €50,760 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate