Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors roles in the UK earn a median of £41,500 per year, equivalent to £21.59 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 0.2% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £34,500 in London to £49,500 in East Midlands. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £42,700/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£41,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£21.59
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-0.2%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£33,500 – £52,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
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 |
| East | £41,000 |
| North East | £40,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £40,000 |
| North West | £39,500 |
| South West | £38,000 |
| London | £34,500 |
| UK | £41,500 |
Annual pay fell by -0.2% 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.
The median salary for a Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors in the UK is £41,500 per year (about £21.59 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors earn between £33,500 and £52,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors pay fell by -0.2% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors is in East Midlands, at £49,500 per year.
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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.