Social Worker Salary Guide: New York
Average Social Worker Salary
Average Social Worker Salary
$37.08/hour
The average salary for a Social Worker in New York is $37.08 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $39.34.
Last updated on August 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Social Worker salaries in New York compared to National Averages
Social Worker salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$37.08/hour
New York
6% lower than the US average.
$39.34/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Social Worker jobs in New York?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Social Worker jobs in New York?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| United Health Services | $38 | $38 |
| FreedomCare | $25 | $25 |
Last updated on August 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Social Worker Jobs
View job details for Social Work - Social Worker
Staff Position
Social Work - Social Worker
- Summit Building
- Binghamton, NY
- 5x8 hrs
$31-46/hour
Posted 10 days ago
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Staff Position
Social Work - Social Worker
- New Horizons
- Binghamton, NY
- 5x8 hrs
$31-46/hour
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Staff Position
Social Work - Social Worker
- Frontline Personnel
- Brooklyn, NY
- 5x8 hrs
$60K-70K/year
approximately $28-34/hrPosted 2 days ago
View job details for Social Work - Home Health Social Worker
Staff Position
Social Work - Home Health Social Worker
- FreedomCare
- Brooklyn, NY
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$24-26/hour
View job details for Social Work - Home Health Social Worker
Staff Position
Social Work - Home Health Social Worker
- FreedomCare
- Queens, NY
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$24-26/hour
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