Caretakers roles in the UK earn a median of £27,500 per year, equivalent to £14.54 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.1% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £24,000 in West Midlands to £32,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £28,950/yr (5% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£27,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£14.54
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£24,500 – £31,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Caretakers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £32,500 |
| East | £29,500 |
| Scotland | £29,000 |
| South East | £28,500 |
| East Midlands | £27,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £26,500 |
| North West | £26,500 |
| North East | £26,000 |
| Wales | £25,000 |
| South West | £24,500 |
| West Midlands | £24,000 |
| UK | £27,500 |
Annual pay grew by +5.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Caretakers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Caretakers in the UK is £27,500 per year (about £14.54 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Caretakers earn between £24,500 and £31,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Caretakers pay rose by 5.1% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Caretakers is in London, at £32,500 per year.
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Caretakers supervise and undertake the care and maintenance of church, school, office and other buildings, their facilities, fixtures and contents.
No academic qualifications are required. Previous relevant experience may be needed, and training is provided in some areas. Background checks will be required for those whose job brings them into contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.