Average Social workers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, social workerss in the London were paid a median of £46,435. The national equivalent stands at £42,708, putting this region 8.7% above. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £46,435 has an effective purchasing power closer to £39,893. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), social workerss take home 30.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £46,435 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,893 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social workers salary in City of London?
The median social workers salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £46,435 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does social workers pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Social workers in the London earn 8.7% above the national median of £42,708. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is social workers a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Social workers in the London earn £46,435, which is 30.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for social workerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.