Mental Health Social Worker Salary in Australia

AU$78,300
per year
per hour
AU$41.50
per hour
per year

Mental Health Social Worker - Average Salary

The average salary for a Mental Health Social Worker is AU$78,300 per year (AU$41.50 per hour), which is AU$8,412 (+12%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Mental Health Social Worker can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,300. The highest salaries can exceed AU$125,000.
AU$42,300
Low
AU$78,300
Average salary
AU$125,000
High
AU$25.60
Low
AU$41.50
Average salary
AU$56.20
High

Mental Health Social Worker Salary Range

Low
AU$42,300
Average salary
AU$78,300
Senior
AU$91,600
High
AU$125,000
Low
AU$25.60
Average salary
AU$41.50
Senior
AU$46
High
AU$56.20
Among mental health social workers, Entry-Level Mental Health Social Workers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Mental Health Social Workers enjoy the highest salaries.

Mental Health Social Worker - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Mental Health Social WorkerAU$92K/year
+17% 
Entry-Level Mental Health Social WorkerAU$42K/year
 -46%

Mental Health Social Worker - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Mental Health Social Worker with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$42,300 per year. A mid career Mental Health Social Worker with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$69,200, while a Senior Mental Health Social Worker with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$91,600. Mental health social workers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$98,500 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Mental Health Social Worker in Australia

Late Career▲ +26%
Senior▲ +17%
Average SalaryAU$78,300/year
Mid Career▼ -12%
Entry Level▼ -46%

Gender Breakdown

Female
85%
Male
15%

Mental Health Social Worker - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Mental Health 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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Mental Health Social Worker

How much does a Mental Health Social Worker make in Australia?
A Mental Health Social Worker in Australia earns an average of AU$78,300 gross per year, which is about AU$41.50 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Mental Health Social Worker updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Mental Health Social Worker in Australia?
The starting salary of a Mental Health Social Worker in Australia is around AU$42,300 gross per year. Entry-Level Mental Health Social Workers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Mental Health Social Worker in Australia?
The highest salary of a Mental Health Social Worker in Australia can reach and exceed AU$125,000 gross per year. Senior Mental Health Social Workers usually have the highest salaries.
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