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Caretaker Salary in Southampton

How much does a caretaker earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£21,600 per year

per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for caretakers near Southampton

Compare average caretaker pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage caretaker salaryJobs
Southwark£26,550 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£21,600 per yearView jobs
South West England£21,600 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£21,600 per yearView jobs
South Shields£21,375 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£21,375 per yearView jobs
Southport£21,375 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Caretaker get paid in Southampton?

Frequently asked questions about caretaker pay in Southampton

How much does a caretaker earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a caretaker in Southampton 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 Southampton a well-paid area for caretakers?

Southampton 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 Southampton?

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

How can a caretaker in Southampton increase their salary?

Caretakers in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

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

Caretaker jobs in Southampton

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