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Social worker salary in Canada

How much does a Social Worker make in Canada?

Average base salary

$49.77

The average salary for a social worker is $49.77 per hour in Canada. 3.2k salaries reported, updated at June 14, 2026

Social Worker job openings in Canada

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Social Worker - Inpatient - Te...
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare2.7out of 5 stars.
Huntsville, ON
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CAMBRIAN COLLEGE
 
$243,079per year
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Canadian Health Labs
 
$228,800per year
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Spark Lifecare
 
$214,360per year
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Ascend Pediatrics
 
$197,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Canada

  1. Edmonton, AB
    $62.20 per hour
  2. Calgary, AB
    $59.00 per hour
  3. London, ON
    $58.89 per hour
  4. Toronto, ON
    $55.21 per hour
  5. Hamilton, ON
    $49.93 per hour

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