Hospital Social Worker Salary in Australia
AU$79,100
per year
per hour
AU$41.50
per hour
per year
Hospital Social Worker - Average Salary
The average salary for a Hospital Social Worker is AU$79,100 per year (AU$41.50 per hour), which is AU$9,212 (+13%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Hospital Social Worker can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$125,000.
A Hospital Social Worker can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$125,000.
AU$42,700
Low
AU$79,100
Average salary
AU$125,000
High
AU$25.80
Low
AU$41.50
Average salary
AU$56.20
High
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Hospital Social Worker Salary Range
Among hospital social workers, Entry-Level Hospital Social Workers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Hospital Social Workers enjoy the highest salaries.
Hospital Social Worker - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Hospital Social Worker | AU$94K/year | +19% |
| Entry-Level Hospital Social Worker | AU$43K/year | -46% |
Hospital Social Worker - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Hospital Social Worker with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$42,700 per year. A mid career Hospital Social Worker with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$72,100, while a Senior Hospital Social Worker with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$94,100. Hospital social workers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$107,600 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Hospital Social Worker in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +36% |
| Senior | ▲ +19% |
| Average Salary | AU$79,100/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -46% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
87%
87%
Male
13%
13%
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Hospital Social Worker - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Hospital Social Worker job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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