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How much does a social worker make in Moldova?

MDL 100,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 8,335 a month. estimate

Equals
$5,755
Compared with the median pay in Moldova
1.2 times
Data from
2025

Where Moldova ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungaryNigeriaMoldova, rank 87

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

What social work and counselling professionals earn in Moldova
Lowest 10%: MDL 86,090Median: MDL 100,000Highest 10%: MDL 121,000

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
86. Jamaica estimate$5,821
87. Moldova estimate$5,755
88. Tonga estimate$5,623
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 Moldova?

The median gross salary is MDL 8,335 a month, MDL 100,000 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 86,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 121,000.

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 Moldova or in United States?

In United States: $61,080 a year against $5,755 in Moldova, 10.6 times more.

Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?

An economist: MDL 125,400 a year against MDL 100,000 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate