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Caretaker Salary in West Midlands

How much does a caretaker earn in West Midlands?

Average base salary in West Midlands

£21,600 per year

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

Caretaker job openings in West Midlands

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Highest paying cities for caretakers near West Midlands

Compare average caretaker pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage caretaker salaryJobs
West Midlands This location£21,600 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£21,600 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£21,600 per yearView jobs
West Bromwich£21,375 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£21,375 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£21,375 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£21,375 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about caretaker pay in West Midlands

How much does a caretaker earn in West Midlands?

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

West Midlands 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 West Midlands?

There are currently 2 live caretaker openings in West Midlands on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a caretaker in West Midlands increase their salary?

Caretakers in West Midlands 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 West Midlands and nationally?

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

Caretaker jobs in West Midlands

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