Salary guide · London
How much does a caretaker earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£25,875 per year
per year in London · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average caretaker pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average caretaker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £26,550 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £26,550 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £26,550 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £26,550 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £25,875 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £24,750 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £23,625 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a caretaker in 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.
London pays caretakers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 5–10.
There are currently 1 live caretaker opening in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Caretakers in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 5–10, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £22,500 per year. In London it's £25,875 per year — a premium of £3,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live caretaker vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Caretaker jobs in LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.