Salary guide · Watford
How much does a caretaker earn in Watford?
Average base salary in Watford
£23,400 per year
per year in Watford · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Watford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average caretaker pay in Watford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average caretaker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford This location | £23,400 per year | View jobs |
| Warwick | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Warwickshire | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Washington | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
| Wells | £21,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a caretaker in Watford is £23,400 per year, typically ranging from £20,800 per year to £27,040 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Watford pays caretakers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 5–10.
Live caretaker openings in Watford rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Caretakers in Watford 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 Watford it's £23,400 per year — a premium of £900 per year versus the UK average.
Live caretaker vacancies in Watford from schools, trusts and agencies.
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