Salary guide · Leeds
How much does a grounds maintenance operative earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£27,360 per year
per year in Leeds · 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 Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average grounds maintenance operative pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average grounds maintenance operative salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £27,930 per year | View jobs |
| Leeds This location | £27,360 per year | View jobs |
| York | £27,360 per year | View jobs |
| Bradford | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Sheffield | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle | £26,790 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a grounds maintenance operative in Leeds is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leeds tends to sit around 4% 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 Leeds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Grounds Maintenance Operatives in Leeds 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 Leeds it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live grounds maintenance operative vacancies in Leeds from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Grounds Maintenance Operative jobs in LeedsLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.