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Grounds Maintenance Operative Salary in Blackburn

How much does a grounds maintenance operative earn in Blackburn?

Average base salary in Blackburn

£27,075 per year

per year in Blackburn · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Grounds Maintenance Operative salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical grounds maintenance operative pay across the UK. Grounds Maintenance Operative pay in Blackburn is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for grounds maintenance operatives near Blackburn

Compare average grounds maintenance operative pay in Blackburn and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage grounds maintenance operative salaryJobs
Blackburn This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bishop Auckland£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bishop's Stortford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bishopbriggs£27,075 per yearView jobs
Blackpool£27,075 per yearView jobs
Blackwood£27,075 per yearView jobs
Blaenau Gwent£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Grounds Maintenance Operative get paid in Blackburn?

Frequently asked questions about grounds maintenance operative pay in Blackburn

How much does a grounds maintenance operative earn in Blackburn?

The average salary for a grounds maintenance operative in Blackburn is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Blackburn a well-paid area for grounds maintenance operatives?

Blackburn tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for grounds maintenance operatives. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire grounds maintenance operatives in Blackburn?

Live grounds maintenance operative openings in Blackburn rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a grounds maintenance operative in Blackburn increase their salary?

Grounds Maintenance Operatives in Blackburn typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between grounds maintenance operative pay in Blackburn and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Blackburn it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

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