Salary guide · Wigan
How much does a caretaker earn in Wigan?
Average base salary in Wigan
£21,375 per year
per year in Wigan · NJC SCP 5–10
Keeps the school building safe, clean and secure. Often includes early/late opening. Caretaker pay in Wigan is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average caretaker pay in Wigan and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a caretaker in Wigan is £21,375 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £24,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wigan tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for caretakers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live caretaker openings in Wigan rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Caretakers in Wigan 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 Wigan it's £21,375 per year — a discount of £1,125 per year versus the UK average.
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