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Salary guide · Portsmouth

Houseparent Salary in Portsmouth

How much does a houseparent earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£27,360 per year

per year in Portsmouth · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£27,360 per year£34,560 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for houseparents near Portsmouth

Compare average houseparent pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage houseparent salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£27,075 per yearView jobs
Portree£27,075 per yearView jobs
Portrush£27,075 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£27,075 per yearView jobs
Powys£27,075 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about houseparent pay in Portsmouth

How much does a houseparent earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for a houseparent in Portsmouth is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Portsmouth a well-paid area for houseparents?

Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% 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 Portsmouth?

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

How can a houseparent in Portsmouth increase their salary?

Houseparents in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Portsmouth it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

Houseparent jobs in Portsmouth

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