Salary guide · Reading
How much does a caretaker earn in Reading?
Average base salary in Reading
£23,400 per year
per year in Reading · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average caretaker pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a caretaker in Reading is £23,400 per year, typically ranging from £20,800 per year to £27,040 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Reading pays caretakers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 5–10.
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Caretakers in Reading 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 Reading it's £23,400 per year — a premium of £900 per year versus the UK average.
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