Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility)-Safety
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $5,188 to $6,975 | $62,256 to $83,700 |
| P | $7,500 to $9,824 | $90,000 to $117,888 |
| Q | $8,069 to $10,569 | $96,828 to $126,828 |
| S | $5,985 to $9,387 | $71,820 to $112,644 |
| T | $6,445 to $10,066 | $77,340 to $120,792 |
| U | $7,142 to $9,387 | $85,704 to $112,644 |
| V | $7,684 to $10,066 | $92,208 to $120,792 |
Representation
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees represents Bargaining Unit R19, Health and Social Services / Professional.
Where these jobs are
880 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 480 |
| Hospitals, Department of State | 253 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 137 |
| Department of Developmental Services | 10 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Healthcare Social Workers across all California employers was $89,660 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $62,256 to $126,828 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote R1 Range 1 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.