Annual salaries range from £21,432 to £38,976. Below is the full range of pay both before and after tax:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax | £21,432 (£1,786 p/mth) |
£29,532 (£2,461 p/mth) |
£38,976 (£3,248 p/mth) |
| Pre-tax Income Percentile | 43rd | 64th | 78th |
| Post-tax | £18,108 (£1,509 p/mth) |
£23,616 (£1,968 p/mth) |
£30,036 (£2,503 p/mth) |
| Post-tax Income Percentile | 37th | 57th | 72nd |
| Percentage Tax Deduction | 15% | 20% | 23% |
Social workers work closely with patients and their families to assess and treat countless problems and to help them understand and resolve emotional and social problems of different kinds. Good communication skills are essential for the job, as social workers must be able to promote education, work with support groups, and provide referrals to patients.
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Below are the range of mortgages typically affordable for a single applicant social worker:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| average gross salary | £21,428 | £29,532 | £38,971 |
| max mortgage | £96,426 | £132,894 | £175,370 |
| deposit paid | £10,714 | £14,766 | £19,486 |
| max purchase price | £107,140 | £147,660 | £194,856 |
| mortgage repayment p.mth (2.5%|25yr) | £437 | £603 | £796 |