Social worker salary in Quebec

As of April 1, 2026, a social worker's salary in Quebec's public network ranges from $31.06 to $55.04 an hour, depending on the step. At 35 hours a week, that is about $56,725 to $100,520 a year. The scale has 18 steps and comes from the official job title nomenclature of the health and social services network (title 1550). The calculator below gives the rate for each step, for social workers and the other counselling jobs.

Checked November 2, 2026.

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Related jobs

Criminologists (1544), psychoeducators (1652), human relations officers (1553) and community organizers (1551) have the same scale as social workers as of April 1, 2026: $31.06 to $55.04 an hour. Social work technicians (2586) and special care counsellors with a DEC (2691, class 1) have a 12-step scale, from $28.43 to $40.92 an hour.

These rates apply to the public health and social services network. Schools and community organizations have their own conditions. Premiums, overtime and benefits are not included.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a social worker earn in Quebec?

In the public network, $31.06 to $55.04 an hour as of April 1, 2026, depending on the step. At 35 hours a week, that is about $56,725 to $100,520 a year, before premiums.

How many steps are there in the social worker scale?

18 steps, from $31.06 an hour at step 1 to $55.04 at step 18, as of April 1, 2026.

Does a social work technician earn less than a social worker?

Yes. A social work technician (title 2586) earns $28.43 to $40.92 an hour as of April 1, 2026, over 12 steps, compared with $31.06 to $55.04 for a social worker.

Sources

• Nomenclature des titres d'emploi, des libellés, des taux et des échelles de salaire du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux, CPNSSS, version of September 15, 2026, titles 1544, 1550, 1551, 1553, 1652, 2586 and 2691