School midday and crossing patrol occupations roles in the UK earn a median of £22,000 per year, equivalent to £14.21 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.6% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £20,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £25,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 2 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £21,678/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£22,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£14.21
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.6%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£18,500 – £27,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for School midday and crossing patrol occupations across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £25,500 |
| South East | £23,000 |
| East | £22,000 |
| Scotland | £22,000 |
| South West | £21,000 |
| North West | £20,500 |
| East Midlands | £20,500 |
| West Midlands | £20,500 |
| Wales | £20,500 |
| North East | £20,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £20,500 |
| UK | £22,000 |
Annual pay grew by +5.6% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for School midday and crossing patrol occupations.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a School midday and crossing patrol occupations in the UK is £22,000 per year (about £14.21 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most School midday and crossing patrol occupations earn between £18,500 and £27,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
School midday and crossing patrol occupations pay rose by 5.6% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for School midday and crossing patrol occupations is in London, at £25,500 per year.
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School midday and crossing patrol occupations supervise the activities of school children during break and meal times and assist children to cross roads in the vicinity of schools.
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Some employers may expect candidates to show previous experience in caring for children. Training is provided Off and on-the-job. A DBS check is mandatory.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.