Salary guide · Merton
How much does a houseparent earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£31,350 per year
per year in Merton · School or trust-set scale
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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average houseparent pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average houseparent salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a houseparent in Merton is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays houseparents around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.
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Houseparents in Merton typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Merton it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.
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