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
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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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.