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2026 NASW New York Social Work Salary Survey

The National Association of Social Workers - New York (NASW-NY) conducted a survey analyzing disparities in the social work profession in 2022. The purpose of this survey is to refresh and update those findings, with a focus on current disparities in salaries across the profession. This information will support ongoing advocacy efforts to promote greater equity in pay for social workers across New York. Your responses are essential in helping us better understand these disparities and strengthen our advocacy for fair compensation.

1.What is your age?
2.What is your race?
3.What is your gender?
4.How many years of experience do you have in the social work field?
5.How many years of experience do you have in your current social work position?
6.Is your current place of employment in New York State?
7.What is your current position?
8.What is the title of your current position?
9.Last or current place of employment:
10.Please describe your key responsibilities in this role.
11.Under what program or department does your position fall?
12.What type of leadership or agency oversees your program?
13.What primary population do you work with?
14.How many hours do you work per week?
15.What was your starting salary in your current role?
16.What is your current salary?
17.Have you received TII (Temporary Inflationary Increase, formerly COLA) salary adjustments?
18.If answered yes to Question #17, please state how many years and the amount received per year
19.Have you received merit-based salary increases?
20.If you answered yes to Question #19, how many years have you received merit increases and what was the amount received per year?
21.Do you feel your current salary is commensurate with your job responsibilities?
22.If answered no to Question #21, what is the salary range you feel you should be earning?
23.Have you engaged in advocacy with NASW New York before?
24.If you were previously a member, why did you stop?
25.Are you interested in getting involved in the movement for better pay for social workers in New York State?
26.If yes, would you like to learn more about:
27.Please add any information that would be helpful in advocating for higher wages for social workers.
28.If you would like to be contacted or get involved, please provide your name and email: