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Social worker salary in South Africa

How much does a Social Worker make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 5 296

The average salary for a social worker is R 5 296 per month in South Africa. 82 salaries reported, updated at 2 December 2023

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Top companies for Social Workers in South Africa

  1. Faircape
    3.8
    22 reviews10 salaries reported
    R 24 795per month
  2. R 16 477per month
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Highest paying cities near South Africa for Social Workers

  1. Durbanville, Western Cape
    R 21 462 per month
    5 salaries reported
  2. Gauteng, Gauteng
    R 16 500 per month
    5 salaries reported
  3. Bellville, Western Cape
    R 14 732 per month
    5 salaries reported
  1. Kuils River, Western Cape
    R 14 554 per month
    5 salaries reported
  2. Eerste River, Western Cape
    R 13 758 per month
    6 salaries reported
  3. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 11 398 per month
    17 salaries reported
  1. De Waterkant, Western Cape
    R 9 069 per month
    7 salaries reported
  2. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 8 795 per month
    21 salaries reported
  3. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
    R 2 833 per month
    12 salaries reported
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