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How much does a social worker make in Uruguay?

UYU 619,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 51,660 a month. estimate

Equals
$15,420
Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
1.3 times
Data from
2024

Where Uruguay ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandSenegalNigeriaUruguay, rank 47

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

What social work and counselling professionals earn in Uruguay
Lowest 10%: UYU 533,600Median: UYU 619,900Highest 10%: UYU 749,900

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
46. Türkiye estimate$15,710
47. Uruguay estimate$15,420
48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate$14,600
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 Uruguay?

The median gross salary is UYU 51,660 a month, UYU 619,900 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 533,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 749,900.

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 Uruguay or in United States?

In United States: $61,080 a year against $15,420 in Uruguay, 4.0 times more.

Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?

An economist: UYU 777,000 a year against UYU 619,900 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate