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Social worker salary in Halifax, NS

How much does a Social Worker make in Halifax, NS?

Average base salary

$45.00
9%
below national average

The average salary for a social worker is $45.00 per hour in Halifax, NS. 166 salaries reported, updated at July 2, 2026

Social Worker job openings in Halifax, NS

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Social Worker - Shelter Servic...
Shelter Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
From $30.69 an hour
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Halifax, NS

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Spark Lifecare
 
$239,439per year
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Island Health
 
$98,883per year
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IWK Health Centre
 
$91,310per year
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Nova Scotia Health Authority
 
$87,551per year
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Correctional Service Canada
 
$82,646per year
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Recreational Respite
 
$43,472per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Halifax, NS

  1. Halifax, NS
    $45.00 per hour
  2. Sydney, NS
    $43.85 per hour
  3. Yarmouth, NS
    $42.77 per hour
  4. Dartmouth, NS
    $42.59 per hour
  5. Kentville, NS
    $41.95 per hour

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Senior Social Worker

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Average $43.22 per hour