Buncombe County Government, NC Social Worker Pay

Based on 16 postings, Aug 2025–Sep 2026

Buncombe County Government, NC posted Social Worker pay of $29.51–$35.50/hr in September 2026. Across 16 postings (Aug 2025–Sep 2026) the posted ranges ran $26–$43/hr.

$29.51–$35.50/hr

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Social Worker III

Buncombe County Government, NC

Full-time $29.51–$35.50/hr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Social Worker IV - Investigations

Buncombe County Government, NC

Full-time $31.57–$37.98/hr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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16PostingsAug 2025–Sep 2026
2Open right now
8Distinct ranges posted

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range Buncombe County Government posted for Social Worker roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Social Worker II - Family Engagement SpecialistFirst posted Aug 2025
$26–$37/hr
Social Worker IIIFirst posted Dec 2025
$30–$43/hr
Social Worker III - START ProgramFirst posted Mar 2026
$30–$35/hr
Social Worker III Trainee - Child Protective Services AssessorFirst posted Mar 2026
$28/hr
Social Worker II- Family Engagement SpecialistFirst posted May 2026
$26–$31/hr
Social Worker IV - InvestigationsFirst posted Jul 2026
$31.57–$37.98/hr
Social Worker III, Adult Protective ServicesFirst posted Jul 2026
$30–$36/hr
Social Worker IIIFirst posted Sep 2026
$29.51–$35.50/hr

Pay by level

IIPosted Jun 2026
$26–$31/hr
IIIPosted Sep 2026
$29.51–$35.50/hr
III TraineePosted Mar 2026
$28/hr
IVPosted Jul 2026
$31.57–$37.98/hr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Sep 28, 2026Social Worker III$29.51–$35.50/hr
Aug 4, 2026Social Worker III - Adult Home Specialist$30–$36/hr
Jul 17, 2026Social Worker III, Adult Protective Services$30–$36/hr
Jul 1, 2026Social Worker IV - Investigations$31.57–$37.98/hr
Jun 24, 2026Social Worker II - Adult Services$26–$31/hr
Jun 23, 2026Social Worker II - Youth Services Coordinator$26–$31/hr
May 27, 2026Social Worker II- Family Engagement Specialist$26–$31/hr
Apr 21, 2026Social Worker III - Family In Home$30–$35/hr
Apr 6, 2026Social Worker III- Family In Home Division$30–$35/hr
Apr 1, 2026Social Worker III- Adult Protective Services$30–$35/hr

Buncombe County Government, NC Social Worker Pay: FAQ

How much does Buncombe County Government, NC pay a Social Worker?

Buncombe County Government, NC's most recent Social Worker posting (September 2026) listed $29.51–$35.50/hr.

What is the Social Worker pay range at Buncombe County Government, NC?

Across 16 Social Worker postings from Aug 2025–Sep 2026, posted pay ran $26–$43/hr.

What does each Social Worker level pay?

II: $26–$31/hr (Jun 2026); III: $29.51–$35.50/hr (Sep 2026); III Trainee: $28/hr (Mar 2026); IV: $31.57–$37.98/hr (Jul 2026).