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Grounds Maintenance Operative Salary in South East England

How much does a grounds maintenance operative earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£29,070 per year

per year in South East England · School or trust-set scale

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£22,440 per year£29,070 per year£36,720 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 South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for grounds maintenance operatives near South East England

Compare average grounds maintenance operative pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage grounds maintenance operative salaryJobs
South East England This location£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
Solihull£27,075 per yearView jobs
Somerset£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Grounds Maintenance Operative get paid in South East England?

Frequently asked questions about grounds maintenance operative pay in South East England

How much does a grounds maintenance operative earn in South East England?

The average salary for a grounds maintenance operative in South East England is £29,070 per year, typically ranging from £22,440 per year to £36,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for grounds maintenance operatives?

South East England pays grounds maintenance operatives around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire grounds maintenance operatives in South East England?

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

How can a grounds maintenance operative in South East England increase their salary?

Grounds Maintenance Operatives in South East England typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between grounds maintenance operative pay in South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South East England it's £29,070 per year — a premium of £570 per year versus the UK average.

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