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local.gov.ukWhat's the average pay for a social worker at Local Government Association?
The average pay for a social worker at Local Government Association is between £33.0k and £72.2k per year.
The top paying employers for social workers are Ealing Council, Local Government Association and London Borough Of Hounslow.
Last updated 10 April 2025
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £13.85 |
| Rest of the UK | £12.60 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 or older | £12.21 |
| 18-20 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £7.55 |
| Apprentices | £7.55 |
More about pay at Local Government Association
Who pays social workers the most?
- Ealing Council Pay £20.29-34.05 per hour
- Local Government Association Pay £33.0k-72.2k per year
- London Borough Of Hounslow Pay £15.87-26.10 per hour
- Hampshire County Council Pay £30.8k-42.0k per year
- Leeds City Council Pay £34.0k-40.0k per year
- Essex County Council Pay £28.5k-43.6k per year
- Kent County Council Pay £32.1k-44.8k per year
- Birmingham City Council Pay £30.2k-45.0k per year
- NHS Professionals Pay £25.7k-42.7k per year
- Belfast Trust Pay £13.93-21.77 per hour
What are social workers saying about pay at Local Government Association?
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Best thing
Payed if sick
Worst thing
Over worked under payed
Care assistant at Local Government Association, January 2025
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Best thing
Working with children
Worst thing
Low pay
Learning support assistant at Local Government Association, July 2024
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Best thing
The terms and conditions and holidays
Worst thing
The pay
Grounds maintenance operative at Local Government Association, October 2023
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Best thing
Helping vulnerable adults to live independently the life they chose.
Worst thing
Pay. An increase of 17p per hour, when bills are going up by the £1's. Its a disgrace!
Support worker at Local Government Association, April 2022
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Best thing
Flexible working 5 day week
Worst thing
Pay
Admin officer at Local Government Association, January 2022