Social Worker Supervisor pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000406
- Class code
- 32000406
- Pay group
- NC17
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Social Worker Supervisor is $60,881 to $106,544 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000406.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Work in this class involves the supervision of a staff of social workers who provide direct services to clients. Employees may spend time in direct services to clients and their families. Positions assign cases to subordinates, coordinate work flow operations, and supervise staff through case review and consultation which requires the provision of substantial and recurring technical direction. Positions are responsible for staff training, resolving problems for agencies and clients and ensuring that quality services are provided. Positions may provide input on administrative, personnel, and budget issues. Employees report to a higher level supervisor or administrator.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of methods and principles of casework supervision and training. Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework. Considerable knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment and governmental and private organizations and community resources. Considerable knowledge of assessment, treatment and intervention techniques for mental health, addiction, and disabilities. Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern social work programs. Ability to supervise, train, social workers, students, interns or other staff. Ability to plan and execute work effectively. A ...
Minimum qualifications
Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or Bachelor's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or Master's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Social Worker Supervisor in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $69,086 | $104,959 | $69,086 to $104,959 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.