Salary guide · Chester
How much does a caretaker earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£21,375 per year
per year in Chester · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average caretaker pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average caretaker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a caretaker in Chester is £21,375 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £24,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for caretakers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live caretaker openings in Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Caretakers in Chester 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 Chester it's £21,375 per year — a discount of £1,125 per year versus the UK average.
Live caretaker vacancies in Chester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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