Head to head
Elementary Teacher vs Social Worker
The median disclosed Elementary Teacher salary is $5,033 higher — from 25,198 real Sunshine List records.
Elementary Teacher
$117,944
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $124,398
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 23,553
- Biggest employer
- York Region District School Board
Social Worker
$112,911
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $119,775
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 1,645
- Biggest employer
- Toronto District School Board
Medians cover only salaries disclosed under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act ($100,000+). Whole-market pay for either occupation can be lower — see career paths for market medians.