Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a caretaker earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£21,150 per year
per year in Scotland · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average caretaker pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average caretaker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £21,150 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £21,150 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Scotland
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in ScotlandAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Scotland
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a caretaker in Scotland is £21,150 per year, typically ranging from £18,800 per year to £24,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for caretakers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live caretaker openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Caretakers in Scotland 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.
Nationally the average is £22,500 per year. In Scotland it's £21,150 per year — a discount of £1,350 per year versus the UK average.
Live caretaker vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Caretaker jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.