Grounds Maintenance Operative Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

The average salary for a grounds maintenance operative in Newcastle upon Tyne is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Grounds Maintenance Operatives in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.