Houseparents and residential wardens roles in the UK earn a median of £30,500 per year, equivalent to £15.62 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 4.6% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £23,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £37,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £31,871/yr (4% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£30,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£15.62
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+4.6%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£26,000 – £35,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Houseparents and residential wardens across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £37,500 |
| East | £32,500 |
| North West | £32,500 |
| Scotland | £32,000 |
| South West | £32,000 |
| Wales | £30,000 |
| North East | £30,000 |
| South East | £26,500 |
| East Midlands | £26,000 |
| West Midlands | £25,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £23,500 |
| UK | £30,500 |
Annual pay grew by +4.6% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Houseparents and residential wardens.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Houseparents and residential wardens in the UK is £30,500 per year (about £15.62 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Houseparents and residential wardens earn between £26,000 and £35,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Houseparents and residential wardens pay rose by 4.6% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Houseparents and residential wardens is in London, at £37,500 per year.
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Houseparents and residential wardens are responsible for the care and supervision of children, young people and the elderly within residential homes, schools or their own homes. An essential requirement of their work is that they reside with those for whom they are providing support.
There are no formal academic entry requirements. In most cases workers will hold or be working towards the appropriate qualification for the job. Entrants must typically be 18 years old and have experience of working in a care environment. Both Off and on-the-job training is available. A wide range of qualifications including NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of care are available. Background checks including an enhanced DBS check, CPR and first aid certifications are likely to be required.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.