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Maintenance Operative Salary in West Sussex

How much does a maintenance operative earn in West Sussex?

Average base salary in West Sussex

£27,075 per year

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

Highest paying cities for maintenance operatives near West Sussex

Compare average maintenance operative pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage maintenance operative salaryJobs
West Midlands£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
West Sussex This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£27,075 per yearView jobs
Westbury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Western Isles£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about maintenance operative pay in West Sussex

How much does a maintenance operative earn in West Sussex?

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

West Sussex 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 West Sussex?

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

How can a maintenance operative in West Sussex increase their salary?

Maintenance Operatives in West Sussex 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 West Sussex and nationally?

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

Maintenance Operative jobs in West Sussex

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