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Maintenance Operative Salary in Colchester

How much does a maintenance operative earn in Colchester?

Average base salary in Colchester

£27,075 per year

per year in Colchester · School or trust-set scale

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

Maintenance Operative salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical maintenance operative pay across the UK. Maintenance Operative pay in Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for maintenance operatives near Colchester

Compare average maintenance operative pay in Colchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage maintenance operative salaryJobs
Colchester This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£27,075 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£27,075 per yearView jobs
Cockermouth£27,075 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£27,075 per yearView jobs
Colne£27,075 per yearView jobs
Colwyn Bay£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Maintenance Operative get paid in Colchester?

Frequently asked questions about maintenance operative pay in Colchester

How much does a maintenance operative earn in Colchester?

The average salary for a maintenance operative in Colchester 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 Colchester a well-paid area for maintenance operatives?

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

Which schools and agencies hire maintenance operatives in Colchester?

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

How can a maintenance operative in Colchester increase their salary?

Maintenance Operatives in Colchester 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 maintenance operative pay in Colchester and nationally?

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

Maintenance Operative jobs in Colchester

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