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Personal Care Assistant Salary in Preston

How much does a personal care assistant earn in Preston?

Average base salary in Preston

£27,075 per year

per year in Preston · School or trust-set scale

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

Personal Care Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical personal care assistant pay across the UK. Personal Care Assistant pay in Preston is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for personal care assistants near Preston

Compare average personal care assistant pay in Preston and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage personal care assistant salaryJobs
Preston This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£27,075 per yearView jobs
Powys£27,075 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£27,075 per yearView jobs
Prestwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Prestwick£27,075 per yearView jobs
Pwllheli£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about personal care assistant pay in Preston

How much does a personal care assistant earn in Preston?

The average salary for a personal care assistant in Preston 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 Preston a well-paid area for personal care assistants?

Preston tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for personal care assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire personal care assistants in Preston?

Live personal care assistant openings in Preston rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a personal care assistant in Preston increase their salary?

Personal Care Assistants in Preston 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 personal care assistant pay in Preston and nationally?

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

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