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School Caretaker Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a school caretaker earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£26,125 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for school caretakers near United Kingdom

Compare average school caretaker pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school caretaker salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£26,125 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£26,125 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about school caretaker pay in United Kingdom

How much does a school caretaker earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a school caretaker in United Kingdom is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for school caretakers?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school caretakers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire school caretakers in United Kingdom?

There are currently 5 live school caretaker openings in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom increase their salary?

School Caretakers in United Kingdom typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff 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 school caretaker pay in United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

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