Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a grounds maintenance operative earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£28,215 per year
per year in Cardiff · School or trust-set scale
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 Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average grounds maintenance operative pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a grounds maintenance operative in Cardiff is £28,215 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £35,640 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for grounds maintenance operatives. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live grounds maintenance operative openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Grounds Maintenance Operatives in Cardiff 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.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £28,215 per year — a discount of £285 per year versus the UK average.
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