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Maintenance Operative Salary in Sunderland

How much does a maintenance operative earn in Sunderland?

Average base salary in Sunderland

£27,075 per year

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

Highest paying cities for maintenance operatives near Sunderland

Compare average maintenance operative pay in Sunderland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage maintenance operative salaryJobs
Sutton£31,350 per yearView jobs
Surrey£29,640 per yearView jobs
Sunderland This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Stroud£27,075 per yearView jobs
Sudbury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Suffolk£27,075 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about maintenance operative pay in Sunderland

How much does a maintenance operative earn in Sunderland?

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

Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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

How can a maintenance operative in Sunderland increase their salary?

Maintenance Operatives in Sunderland 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 Sunderland and nationally?

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

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