Is school caretaker pay in London higher than the UK average?

Yes — school caretaker pay in London runs about 15% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which nearby cities pay school caretakers more than London?

Use the "Highest paying cities near London" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · London

School Caretaker Salary in London

How much does a school caretaker earn in London?

Average base salary in London

£31,625 per year

per year in London · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£25,300 per year£31,625 per year£40,250 per year

School Caretaker pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. School Caretaker pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

School Caretaker job openings in London

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School Caretaker

Marchant Recruitment · London

£33,496

School Caretaker

Horizon Teachers · London

£29,640–£37,440

School Caretaker

Ed-Talentec · London

£23,149

School Caretaker

Enlighten Supply Pool Ltd · London

£23,400–£39,000

School Caretaker

Supreme Recruitment · London

£34,320–£35,360

School Caretaker

Engage Education · London

£33,280–£41,600

Highest paying cities for school caretakers near London

Compare average school caretaker pay in London and neighbouring areas.

City	Average school caretaker salary	Jobs
Inner London	£32,450 per year	View jobs
City of London	£32,450 per year	View jobs
Westminster	£32,450 per year	View jobs
Camden	£32,450 per year	View jobs
London This location	£31,625 per year	View jobs
Outer London	£30,250 per year	View jobs
London Fringe	£28,875 per year	View jobs

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Academy Trustee in London

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£32,775 per year

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Access Arrangements Assessor in London

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£32,775 per year

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Access Arrangements Coordinator in London

Average

£57,500 per year

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Accounts Assistant in London

Average

£32,775 per year

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Activities Coordinator in London

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£57,500 per year

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Admin Assistant in London

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£31,625 per year

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Frequently asked questions about school caretaker pay in London

How much does a school caretaker earn in London?

The average salary for a school caretaker in London is £31,625 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £40,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is London a well-paid area for school caretakers?

London pays school caretakers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire school caretakers in London?

There are currently 7 live school caretaker openings in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a school caretaker in London increase their salary?

School Caretakers in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between school caretaker pay in London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In London it's £31,625 per year — a premium of £4,125 per year versus the UK average.

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