Social Worker Jobs in Kentucky
Across 92 live Social Worker listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $83K (75th percentile $95K), based on the 23 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 27th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Everent Health & Affiliates (8), Baptist Health (6), Seven Counties Services (6).
92+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 23 roles pay ~$83k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Social Worker Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 92
- Live median
- $83k
- 75th $95k · n=23
- 12-mo median
- $81k
- Pay rank
- #27 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.6/10 · #21
- 12-mo postings
- 251
Social Worker pay in Kentucky sits level with the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs KY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $81k | — | 5.6/10 | 251 |
| Indianaborders | $84k | +$3k | 5.4/10 | 264 |
| Illinoisborders | $80k | −$2k | 5.3/10 | 769 |
| Missouriborders | $80k | −$2k | 5.4/10 | 389 |
| West Virginiaborders | $79k | −$2k | 4.8/10 | 123 |
| Virginiaborders | $78k | −$3k | 5.6/10 | 619 |
| Tennesseeborders | $78k | −$4k | 5.2/10 | 393 |
| Ohioborders | $66k | −$15k | 5.6/10 | 846 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Everent Health & Affiliates (8), Baptist Health (6), Seven Counties Services (6)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Kentucky.
How much do social workers earn in Kentucky?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social worker jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social worker jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Lifepoint Health, Seven Counties Services, New Vista of the Bluegrass, UnitedHealth Group, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in Kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 92 social workers positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Kentucky
Everent Health & Affiliates8 open roles here · WLB 53/100Baptist Health6 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Seven Counties Services6 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Harbor Behavioral Health5 open roles here · WLB 66/100Gotham Enterprises4 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Lifepoint Health4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
New Vista of the Bluegrass4 open roles here · WLB 71/100UHS4 open roles here · WLB 52/100