Average Social workers Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
For social workerss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £40,836. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £42,708 — making this 4.4% below the norm. This is particularly notable in a role facing high caseloads and growing complexity of need. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £40,836 has an effective purchasing power closer to £41,969. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), social workerss take home 43.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £40,836 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,969 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Social workers salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East 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 Norwich?
The median social workers salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £40,836 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Social workers in the East earn 4.4% below the national median of £42,708. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is social workers a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Social workers in the East earn £40,836, which is 43.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for social workerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.