🇮🇸 Updated April 17, 2026

Social Worker in Iceland

Detailed salary information for Social Worker positions in Iceland, including pay in ISK and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

2,557,100 ISK

Salary in USD / year

$18,259.7

National Percentile

Top 96%

About This Role

Offer counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, or groups, helping them address mental health concerns.

Key Responsibilities

Offer mental health counseling and therapy to individuals and groups.
Diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
Develop treatment plans and monitor progress.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–12 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Temporary

35%

Part-Time

18%

Contract

18%

Full-Time

16%

Intern

14%

Common Qualifications

MCA

14%

BA

14%

BBA

12%

PhD

12%

BCA

10%

B.Com

10%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Social Worker title in Iceland often specialize in these roles:

Mental Health Counselor Child Welfare Worker School Social Worker

Common Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Options or Equity Grants

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Childcare Assistance

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Health Insurance

Social and Recreational Activities

Job Details

Job TitleSocial Worker

CategoryFundraising and Non Profit

Country🇮🇸 Iceland

CurrencyISK

Annual Salary (per year)2,557,100 ISK

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$18,259.7

Income TierBottom 50%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

2,557,100

Bottom 50% Avg

3,269,564

Middle 40% Avg

14,649,185

Top 10% Avg

35,355,428

Top 1% Avg

100,763,022

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