Sources: Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation, Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Georgia state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first, effective July 10, 2024. These are the ranges Georgia sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Social Worker, NonLicensed 1 Class HCP120 Grade G | $33,042 – $52,364 a year |
| Social Worker, NonLicensed 1 Non Exempt Class HCP120NE Grade G | $33,042 – $52,364 a year |
| Social Worker, NonLicensed 2 Class HCP121 Grade H | $35,619 – $56,873 a year |
| Social Worker, NonLicensed 2 Non Exempt Class HCP121NE Grade H | $35,619 – $56,873 a year |
| Social Worker, Licensed 1 Class HCP050 Grade I | $38,453 – $61,832 a year |
| Social Worker, Licensed 1 Non Exempt Class HCP050NE Grade I | $38,453 – $61,832 a year |
| Social Worker, NonLicensed 3 Class HCP122 Grade I | $38,453 – $61,832 a year |
| Social Worker, NonLicensed 3 Non Exempt Class HCP122NE Grade I | $38,453 – $61,832 a year |
| Social Worker, Licensed 2 Class HCP051 Grade J | $41,570 – $67,287 a year |
| Social Worker, Licensed 2 Class PST241 Grade J | $41,570 – $67,287 a year |
| Social Worker, Licensed 2 Non Exempt Class HCP051NE Grade J | $41,570 – $67,287 a year |
| Social Worker, Licensed 2 Non Exempt Class PST241NE Grade J | $41,570 – $67,287 a year |
| Social Worker, Licensed 3 Class HCP052 Grade K | $44,999 – $73,288 a year |
| Social Worker, Licensed 3 Non Exempt Class HCP052NE Grade K | $44,999 – $73,288 a year |
Schedule: Georgia Statewide Distribution Salary Plan (SWD), effective July 10, 2024. Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation, Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Georgia, all employers Sourced
Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021) in Georgia, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | GA |
|---|---|
| Workers | 7,110 |
| 10th percentile | $35,690 |
| Median | $47,510 |
| 90th percentile | $83,380 |
| National median, government employers | $65,660 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Free practice tests for Georgia
ASWB Advanced Generalist ExaminationPractice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep- ASWB Bachelors Examination (BSW-Level Licensure)Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- ASWB Clinical Examination (LCSW Licensure)Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- ASWB Masters Examination (MSW-Level Licensure)Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- ASWB Social Work Licensing Examination ProgramPractice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Social Worker (government) page.