Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a caretaker earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£21,375 per year
per year in Dorset · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average caretaker pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average caretaker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a caretaker in Dorset is £21,375 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £24,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset 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 Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Caretakers in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £21,375 per year — a discount of £1,125 per year versus the UK average.
Live caretaker vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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