Salary guide · Merton
How much does a caretaker earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£24,750 per year
per year in Merton · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average caretaker pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average caretaker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £24,750 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a caretaker in Merton is £24,750 per year, typically ranging from £22,000 per year to £28,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays caretakers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 5–10.
Live caretaker openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Caretakers in Merton 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 Merton it's £24,750 per year — a premium of £2,250 per year versus the UK average.
Live caretaker vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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