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Houseparent Salary in Durham

How much does a houseparent earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£27,075 per year

per year in Durham · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Houseparent salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical houseparent pay across the UK. Houseparent pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for houseparents near Durham

Compare average houseparent pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage houseparent salaryJobs
Ealing£31,350 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Houseparent get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about houseparent pay in Durham

How much does a houseparent earn in Durham?

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

Is Durham a well-paid area for houseparents?

Durham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for houseparents. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire houseparents in Durham?

Live houseparent openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a houseparent in Durham increase their salary?

Houseparents in Durham 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.

What's the difference between houseparent pay in Durham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Durham it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

Houseparent jobs in Durham

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