Caretakers Pay Data UK — 2024

Caretakers roles in the UK earn a median of £24,515 per year, equivalent to £13.01 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 12.3% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £20,765 to £37,980 per year.

Median Annual Pay

£24,515

as of 2024

Median Hourly Pay

£13.01

per hour

Year-on-Year Change

+12.3%

vs 2023

Annual Pay Range

£19,178 £25,415

25th – 75th percentile

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Caretakers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Caretakers

Caretakers supervise and undertake the care and maintenance of church, school, office and other buildings, their facilities, fixtures and contents.

Typical Tasks and Duties

Entry Routes and Qualifications

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.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.