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Salary guide · Exeter

Maintenance Operative Salary in Exeter

How much does a maintenance operative earn in Exeter?

Average base salary in Exeter

£27,075 per year

per year in Exeter · 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 Exeter is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for maintenance operatives near Exeter

Compare average maintenance operative pay in Exeter and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage maintenance operative salaryJobs
Exeter This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Epsom£27,075 per yearView jobs
Essex£27,075 per yearView jobs
Evesham£27,075 per yearView jobs
Exmouth£27,075 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£27,075 per yearView jobs
Falkirk (council)£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about maintenance operative pay in Exeter

How much does a maintenance operative earn in Exeter?

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

Exeter 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 Exeter?

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

How can a maintenance operative in Exeter increase their salary?

Maintenance Operatives in Exeter 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 Exeter and nationally?

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

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