Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a caretaker earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£22,275 per year
per year in Cardiff · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average caretaker pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a caretaker in Cardiff is £22,275 per year, typically ranging from £19,800 per year to £25,740 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for caretakers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live caretaker openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Caretakers in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 5–10, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £22,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £22,275 per year — a discount of £225 per year versus the UK average.
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