Social Worker salary in Nottingham
The average Social Worker salary in Nottingham is £30,700 per year (£2,135/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £15.74/hr).
≈ £1,769 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.62/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Social Worker in Nottingham (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,135 / month after tax
Hourly: £15.74/hr • Daily: £118/day
Market median for an established Social Worker in Nottingham (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,687 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £20.46/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Social Worker specialists in Nottingham (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Nottingham
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Social Worker earning £30,700 takes home £2,135 net per month (or £493/week).
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Live Social Worker jobs in Nottingham
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Business Services Assistant
£26,436Essential Employment • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
£78,711Experian • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Property Manager
£28,000Magnus James • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Centre Manager - Erewash Contracts at West Park Leisure Centre in Long Eaton Derbyshire.
NegotiableParkwood Holdings Limited • Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AA
Energy Specialist RES - Nottingham
£31,845E.O.N Worldwide • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Credit Controller
£22,849VF Corporation • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Frequently asked questions about Social Worker pay in Nottingham
How much does a Social Worker earn in Nottingham in 2026/27?
The average Social Worker salary in Nottingham is £30,700 per year (or £15.74 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Social Worker roles start around £24,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £39,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Social Worker in Nottingham after UK tax?
On a median Social Worker salary of £30,700 in Nottingham, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,135 per month (approx. £493 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Social Worker in Nottingham?
A mid-level Social Worker in Nottingham earns an equivalent hourly rate of £15.74/hr (ranging from £12.62/hr for junior roles to £20.46/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £118 per day.
Is a Social Worker salary enough to live comfortably in Nottingham?
With a net monthly income of £2,135 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £930 per month in Nottingham, housing takes approximately 44% of a Social Worker's take-home pay — leaving £1,205 per month in disposable income.
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