Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors roles in the UK earn a median of £42,000 per year, equivalent to £21.68 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 1.5% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £35,500 in London to £49,500 in East Midlands. Pay has risen over the past 4 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £42,700/yr (2% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£42,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£21.68
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+1.5%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£37,000 – £48,500
25th – 75th percentile
UK Employment (2024)
~79,000
estimated employees
81 of 180 areas not disclosed by ONS
Employment Change
2021–2024
2021: ~101,000 → 2024: ~79,000
Market Signal
Growing marketPay and employment are both rising — competition for workers is increasing.
Employment figures from ONS Annual Population Survey (APS). Counts are estimates; suppressed cells (small samples) are excluded from totals.
Median annual pay for Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| East Midlands | £49,500 |
| South East | £45,500 |
| West Midlands | £44,500 |
| Wales | £44,000 |
| Scotland | £43,000 |
| North East | £42,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £42,500 |
| North West | £39,500 |
| South West | £38,000 |
| London | £35,500 |
| UK | £42,000 |
Annual pay grew by +1.5% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
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For employers & recruiters
Managers and proprietors in this group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary in the provision and running of residential and day care establishments and domiciliary care services for persons who require support or specialised care and/or supervision.
Although there are no pre-set academic entry requirements there are a variety of entry routes. However, entrants must be registered with the relevant statutory body and hold the appropriate qualification for the job they do. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and a range of qualifications are available including NVQs/SVQs in Health and Social Care at levels 3 and 4. Background checks including a DBS check are required.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.