Talking about what Social Work Salaries actually looks like in this profession. This is a collaborative podcast with the hosts of Social Work to Wealth. Between Catherine's experience in medical social work and Taylor’s salary database with over 1,500 entries, we looked at how social workers are getting paid and why we need more transparency around it.

This episode is all about shifting the mindset that social workers should expect to struggle financially. We talk through what influences salary, how job titles can open doors, and why it’s valid to want better pay, even if you love the work you do. Catherine also shares how she’s built multiple income streams and why knowing your financial needs is one of the best things you can do for your career.

Takeaways From This Episode:

• Why salary transparency helps shift the culture of financial struggle in social work
• What the real salary landscape looks like across roles and regions (yes, some social workers are making $300K)
• Why it’s okay to leave a job simply because you need more money
• How to think about total compensation, not just your hourly rate
• How to identify job titles outside the “social worker” label
• Why diversifying your income is worth considering (and what that can actually look like)
• Tips for negotiating your salary

Mentioned resources:

• Supervision Log & Resource Guide on Amazon
• Salary Database – Submit or browse entries

____________________________________⁠

Tap Here to Subscribe⁠ to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List⁠

Tap Here⁠ to shop career courses for Social Workers.

____________________________________

Thank you to our SPONSORS

HPSO Professional liability insurance designed for healthcare providers

RISE Directory for Clinical Supervision