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Caretaker Salary in South West England

How much does a caretaker earn in South West England?

Average base salary in South West England

£21,600 per year

per year in South West England · 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 South West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for caretakers near South West England

Compare average caretaker pay in South West England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage caretaker salaryJobs
South East England£22,950 per yearView jobs
South West England This location£21,600 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£21,600 per yearView jobs
Southampton£21,600 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£21,375 per yearView jobs
South Shields£21,375 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£21,375 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about caretaker pay in South West England

How much does a caretaker earn in South West England?

The average salary for a caretaker in South West England 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 South West England a well-paid area for caretakers?

South West England 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 South West England?

Live caretaker openings in South West England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a caretaker in South West England increase their salary?

Caretakers in South West England 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 South West England and nationally?

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

Caretaker jobs in South West England

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