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Caretaker Salary in Greater London

How much does a caretaker earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£25,875 per year

per year in Greater London · NJC SCP 5–10

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£23,000 per year£25,875 per year£29,900 per year

Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for caretakers near Greater London

Compare average caretaker pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage caretaker salaryJobs
Greater London This location£25,875 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£24,750 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£22,275 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£21,375 per yearView jobs
Grays£21,375 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£21,375 per yearView jobs
Greenock£21,375 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about caretaker pay in Greater London

How much does a caretaker earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a caretaker in Greater London is £25,875 per year, typically ranging from £23,000 per year to £29,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for caretakers?

Greater London pays caretakers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 5–10.

Which schools and agencies hire caretakers in Greater London?

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

How can a caretaker in Greater London increase their salary?

Caretakers in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 5–10, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between caretaker pay in Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £22,500 per year. In Greater London it's £25,875 per year — a premium of £3,375 per year versus the UK average.

Caretaker jobs in Greater London

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