Social Worker (BSW)
2 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Social Worker (BSW) pay from Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
Role summary
Provides social work assistance to patients and families relating to illness, disease, and hospitalization in all areas of service as a member of multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with community resources. Responsible for: identification, assessment, and coordination of cases; and anticipation of needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home/community service. Typically serves in entry level jobs like caseworkers. Requires Bachelor's degree in Social Work (B.S.W.) and state licensed or eligible for license.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Social Worker (BSW) salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Social Worker (BSW) pay?
- 2 surveys publish Social Worker (BSW) benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Social Worker (BSW) pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Social Worker (BSW) varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Social Worker (BSW)?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Social Worker (BSW) ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Social Worker (BSW) pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.