Grounds Maintenance Operative Salary in Wigan

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

Wigan 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.

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

Grounds Maintenance Operatives in Wigan 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 Wigan it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.