Metro Nashville / MNPS School Social Work / Social Worker I (Lssw)

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Social Worker I (Lssw)

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

69 employees hold this title in MNPS School Social Work. Median total compensation for the role is $52,120, below the department median of $78,313.

Employees: 69
Total payroll: $3.7M
Role median: $52,120
Agency median: $78,313
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,214$94,113+

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How total compensation varies among the 69 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across Metro Nashville

Social Worker I (Lssw) is held in 13 Metro Nashville departments. In MNPS School Social Work, the median of $52,120 ranks #4 of 13.

Highest-paying departments for this role

MNPS Martin Luther King Magnet

$63,885 · 1

MNPS H G Hill Middle

$61,538 · 1

MNPS Apollo Middle

$52,696 · 2

MNPS Wright Middle

$50,001 · 1

MNPS the Cohn Learning Center

$49,610 · 2

MNPS John Overton High

$48,716 · 1

MNPS Eakin Elementary

$46,626 · 1

MNPS Thurgood Marshall Middle

$28,937 · 1

MNPS Haywood Elementary

$20,600 · 1

MNPS Mcmurray Middle

$2,793 · 1

MNPS Antioch Middle

$1,600 · 1

MNPS Murrell School

$553 · 1

Median total compensation for the Social Worker I (Lssw) role in other Metro Nashvilledepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Social Worker beyond Metro Nashville

This role is reported in 23 jurisdictions. In Metro Nashville, the median of $41,066 ranks #20 of 23. See Social Worker across all of Metro Nashville →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$143,711 · 771

City and County of San Francisco

$127,069 · 8

Seattle Public Schools

$120,916 · 57

City of Chicago

$118,836 · 6

District of Columbia

$109,924 · 504

Davis School District, Utah

$106,100 · 22

City of Los Angeles

$97,460 · 12

City of Boston

$89,384 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Social Workerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Amy Dinkel

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$96,142

Base pay: $86,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,142

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 280,061
Total Pay: $96,142

Amy Dinkel is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2025 total compensation came to $96,142.

Olsa Whitson

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$94,707

Base pay: $84,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,707

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 304,272
Total Pay: $94,707

Olsa Whitson holds the role of Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,707.

Patricia Estes

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$93,058

Base pay: $86,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,058

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 280,169
Total Pay: $93,058

Patricia Estes is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2025 total compensation came to $93,058.

Linda Mason

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$92,945

Base pay: $86,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,945

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 292,515
Total Pay: $92,945

At MNPS School Social Work, Linda Mason serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2025 pay totaled $92,945.

Mary Herrmann

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$91,540

Base pay: $86,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,540

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 287,329
Total Pay: $91,540

At MNPS School Social Work, Mary Herrmann serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2025 pay totaled $91,540.

Leslye Majors

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2023 total comp

$91,338

Base pay: $78,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,338

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 227,212
Total Pay: $91,338

Leslye Majors works as a Social Worker I (Lssw) for MNPS School Social Work. Leslye earned $91,338 in 2023.

Tamieka Donnell Simmons

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$90,365

Base pay: $86,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,365

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 280,964
Total Pay: $90,365

Tamieka Donnell Simmons is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2025 total compensation came to $90,365.

Tamika Williams

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2023 total comp

$88,411

Base pay: $80,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,361
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,411

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 227,211
Total Pay: $88,411

At MNPS School Social Work, Tamika Williams serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2023 pay totaled $88,411.

Edward Trdla

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$87,699

Base pay: $87,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $534
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,699

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 301,201
Total Pay: $87,699

Edward Trdla is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2025 total compensation came to $87,699.

Lisa Britt

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$87,381

Base pay: $83,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,381

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 275,388
Total Pay: $87,381

At MNPS School Social Work, Lisa Britt serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2025 pay totaled $87,381.

Cynthia Ayala

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2023 total comp

$87,109

Base pay: $80,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,521
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,109

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 227,209
Total Pay: $87,109

Cynthia Ayala works as a Social Worker I (Lssw) for MNPS School Social Work. Cynthia earned $87,109 in 2023.

Camille Taylor

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$86,671

Base pay: $83,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,390
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,671

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 300,188
Total Pay: $86,671

Camille Taylor works as a Social Worker I (Lssw) for MNPS School Social Work. Camille earned $86,671 in 2025.

Errin Pheiffer

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$86,427

Base pay: $79,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,427

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 295,680
Total Pay: $86,427

At MNPS School Social Work, Errin Pheiffer serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2025 pay totaled $86,427.

Jocelyn Barton

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$86,266

Base pay: $75,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,380
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,266

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 274,759
Total Pay: $86,266

At MNPS School Social Work, Jocelyn Barton serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2025 pay totaled $86,266.

Amber Jett

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$85,974

Base pay: $75,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,898
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,974

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 286,965
Total Pay: $85,974

Amber Jett works as a Social Worker I (Lssw) for MNPS School Social Work. Amber earned $85,974 in 2025.

Brittany Buchanan

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$85,110

Base pay: $78,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,110

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 276,368
Total Pay: $85,110

Brittany Buchanan works as a Social Worker I (Lssw) for MNPS School Social Work. Brittany earned $85,110 in 2025.

Valaria Davis

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$84,519

Base pay: $81,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,519

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 278,139
Total Pay: $84,519

At MNPS School Social Work, Valaria Davis serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2025 pay totaled $84,519.

Cindy Groll

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2023 total comp

$83,328

Base pay: $79,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,328

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 227,204
Total Pay: $83,328

Cindy Groll is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2023 total compensation came to $83,328.

Deanna Mccarthy

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2022 total comp

$82,863

Base pay: $77,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,863

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 199,091
Total Pay: $82,863

Deanna Mccarthy holds the role of Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. In 2022, their total compensation was $82,863.

Lorita Covington

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$82,720

Base pay: $82,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,720

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 278,221
Total Pay: $82,720

Lorita Covington works as a Social Worker I (Lssw) for MNPS School Social Work. Lorita earned $82,720 in 2025.

Becky Castillo

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$82,160

Base pay: $78,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,160

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 276,865
Total Pay: $82,160

Becky Castillo is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2025 total compensation came to $82,160.

Yasmin Johnson

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$78,549

Base pay: $74,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,549

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 287,776
Total Pay: $78,549

Yasmin Johnson holds the role of Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,549.

Joshua Crawford

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$78,041

Base pay: $67,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,041

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 278,362
Total Pay: $78,041

Joshua Crawford is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2025 total compensation came to $78,041.

Jessica Bell

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2022 total comp

$75,074

Base pay: $73,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,074

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 199,059
Total Pay: $75,074

At MNPS School Social Work, Jessica Bell serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2022 pay totaled $75,074.

Mary Hock

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2019 total comp

$73,987

Base pay: $68,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,131
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,987

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 117,484
Total Pay: $73,987

At MNPS School Social Work, Mary Hock serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2019 pay totaled $73,987.

Betty Jones

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2017 total comp

$73,940

Base pay: $65,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,441
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,940

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 66,818
Total Pay: $73,940

Betty Jones holds the role of Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. In 2017, their total compensation was $73,940.

Madlyn Floyd

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2018 total comp

$73,434

Base pay: $70,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,434

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 91,597
Total Pay: $73,434

Madlyn Floyd works as a Social Worker I (Lssw) for MNPS School Social Work. Madlyn earned $73,434 in 2018.

Chrystalyn Reid

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$70,658

Base pay: $61,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,658

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 295,410
Total Pay: $70,658

Chrystalyn Reid is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2025 total compensation came to $70,658.

Ericka Barrett

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$69,710

Base pay: $66,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,710

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 274,719
Total Pay: $69,710

At MNPS School Social Work, Ericka Barrett serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2025 pay totaled $69,710.

Akeeya Morris

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2025 total comp

$66,848

Base pay: $63,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,158
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,848

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 293,985
Total Pay: $66,848

Akeeya Morris is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2025 total compensation came to $66,848.

Amie Crolley

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2018 total comp

$63,239

Base pay: $63,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,239

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 91,568
Total Pay: $63,239

Amie Crolley is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2018 total compensation came to $63,239.

Elizabeth Miller

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2022 total comp

$58,885

Base pay: $58,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,885

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 199,093
Total Pay: $58,885

Elizabeth Miller holds the role of Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. In 2022, their total compensation was $58,885.

Nancy Nieves

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2016 total comp

$55,771

Base pay: $55,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,771

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 40,834
Total Pay: $55,771

Nancy Nieves works as a Social Worker I (Lssw) for MNPS School Social Work. Nancy earned $55,771 in 2016.

Linda Johnson

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2016 total comp

$55,551

Base pay: $54,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,551

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 40,824
Total Pay: $55,551

Linda Johnson is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2016 total compensation came to $55,551.

Charity Collier

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2015 total comp

$52,120

Base pay: $51,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,120

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 15,870
Total Pay: $52,120

Charity Collier holds the role of Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. In 2015, their total compensation was $52,120.

Aaron Armstrong

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2018 total comp

$51,806

Base pay: $51,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,806

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 91,539
Total Pay: $51,806

At MNPS School Social Work, Aaron Armstrong serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2018 pay totaled $51,806.

Emily Edwards

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2020 total comp

$50,027

Base pay: $49,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,027

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 143,492
Total Pay: $50,027

At MNPS School Social Work, Emily Edwards serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2020 pay totaled $50,027.

Akeeya Abza

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2016 total comp

$48,806

Base pay: $45,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,065
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,806

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 40,800
Total Pay: $48,806

Akeeya Abza is a Social Worker I (Lssw) at MNPS School Social Work. 2016 total compensation came to $48,806.

Sara Amos

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2019 total comp

$48,716

Base pay: $48,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,716

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 117,414
Total Pay: $48,716

Sara Amos works as a Social Worker I (Lssw) for MNPS School Social Work. Sara earned $48,716 in 2019.

Lauren Kulp

Social Worker I (Lssw)/MNPS School Social Work

2018 total comp

$48,669

Base pay: $48,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,669

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 91,626
Total Pay: $48,669

At MNPS School Social Work, Lauren Kulp serves as a Social Worker I (Lssw). Their 2018 pay totaled $48,669.