Salary guide · Essex
How much does a caretaker earn in Essex?
Average base salary in Essex
£21,375 per year
per year in Essex · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Essex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average caretaker pay in Essex and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a caretaker in Essex is £21,375 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £24,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Essex tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for caretakers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Caretakers in Essex 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 Essex it's £21,375 per year — a discount of £1,125 per year versus the UK average.
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