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Assistant Caretaker Salary in Merton

How much does an assistant caretaker earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£30,250 per year

per year in Merton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£24,200 per year£30,250 per year£38,500 per year

Assistant Caretaker pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Assistant Caretaker pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for assistant caretakers near Merton

Compare average assistant caretaker pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant caretaker salaryJobs
Merton This location£30,250 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£26,125 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£26,125 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£26,125 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about assistant caretaker pay in Merton

How much does an assistant caretaker earn in Merton?

The average salary for an assistant caretaker in Merton is £30,250 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £38,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merton a well-paid area for assistant caretakers?

Merton pays assistant caretakers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant caretakers in Merton?

Live assistant caretaker openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an assistant caretaker in Merton increase their salary?

Assistant Caretakers in Merton typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between assistant caretaker pay in Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Merton it's £30,250 per year — a premium of £2,750 per year versus the UK average.

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