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Salary guide · Newcastle upon Tyne

Caretaker Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a caretaker earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

£21,600 per year

per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · NJC SCP 5–10

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,200 per year£21,600 per year£24,960 per year

Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Newcastle upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for caretakers near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average caretaker pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage caretaker salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£21,600 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£21,375 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£21,375 per yearView jobs
Durham£21,375 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£21,375 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£21,150 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about caretaker pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a caretaker earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average salary for a caretaker in Newcastle upon Tyne is £21,600 per year, typically ranging from £19,200 per year to £24,960 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Newcastle upon Tyne a well-paid area for caretakers?

Newcastle upon Tyne tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for caretakers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire caretakers in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

How can a caretaker in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

Caretakers in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

What's the difference between caretaker pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and nationally?

Nationally the average is £22,500 per year. In Newcastle upon Tyne it's £21,600 per year — a discount of £900 per year versus the UK average.

Caretaker jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

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