Caretakers vs Houseparents and residential wardens Salary (2025)

How do Caretakers and Houseparents and residential wardens salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Houseparents and residential wardens earns £5,923 more per year (23% higher)

Caretakers

£25,787
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCaretakersHouseparents and residential wardensDifference
Median Annual£25,787£31,710-£5,923
Mean Annual£23,627£30,609-£6,982
Monthly£2,149£2,643-£494
Weekly£496£610-£114
Hourly£12.40£15.25-£2.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCaretakersHouseparents and residential wardens
10th (Entry)£6,856£15,732
25th£14,850£24,191
50th (Median)£25,787£31,710
75th£30,541£38,478
90th (Senior)£35,503£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Caretakers or a Houseparents and residential wardens?
A Houseparents and residential wardens earns more. The median salary for a Caretakers is £25,787, whilst a Houseparents and residential wardens earns £31,710 — a difference of £5,923 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Caretakers and a Houseparents and residential wardens?
The difference is £5,923 per year. Houseparents and residential wardens is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Caretakers or a Houseparents and residential wardens?
From a salary perspective, Houseparents and residential wardens offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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