Wait until you see the pay slips of social workers around the world

An article comparing salaries of social workers in five countries: Israel, the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK. In Israel, the base salary for a starting social worker is about 9,400 NIS gross. In the US, the median monthly salary is about $5,148, in Australia about 9,412 AUD, in Canada about 6,666 CAD, and in the UK a range of £2,667-4,000. The article notes that cost of living and taxes must be considered for a full comparison.

An article by Rivka Shorak on Channel 14 compares the salaries of social workers in five countries: Israel, the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The article presents salary data from official sources: in Israel, following a 2025 salary reform, the base salary for a social worker at the start of their career is about 9,400 NIS gross per month. In the United States, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2025, the median annual salary was $61,780 (about $5,148 per month). In Australia, according to the government agency Jobs and Skills Australia as of May 2025, the median weekly salary was 2,172 AUD (about 9,412 AUD per month), about 17% higher than the median salary of all full-time workers. In Canada, according to government employment service data for 2023-2024, the median hourly wage is 38.46 CAD (about 6,666 CAD per month). In the UK, according to the National Careers Service, the salary range is £32,000 to £48,000 per year (£2,667-4,000 per month). The article concludes with a note that cost of living, taxes, and social conditions must be considered for a full comparison.