Remote Social Worker Salary in United States
Remote social worker jobs in United States pay a median $88k base, with most roles between $75k and $100k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 15 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 67 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote social worker salary
The median base salary for a remote social worker is $88k per year, with most roles between $75k and $100k — across 15 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 126% from entry ($47k) to senior ($106k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Core knowledge & skills for remote social workers
The domain areas this role is built on.
Who's hiring remote social workers
Experience mix across 67 open remote social worker roles.
Top companies hiring remote social workers
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote social workers make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote social worker in United States is about $88k per year, with most roles between $75k and $100k — across 15 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote social workers?
Companies hiring remote social workers right now include BetterHelp, Mood Health, Highmark Health, Brave Health, LifeStance Health, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote social worker job?
Core knowledge areas for a social worker include Psychology, Therapy and Counseling, Sociology and Anthropology, Customer and Personal Service, Philosophy and Theology, Law and Government (per the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET). Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote social worker jobs require?
48% of open remote social worker roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a social worker remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 67 open remote social worker roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote social worker jobs?
Every remote social worker job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.
Wage and career data: median wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics); occupation outlook and skills from O*NET 30.3 by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under CC BY 4.0. RemoteFront adapted the source data (mapped to roles, summarized, and reformatted).