Counsellors vs Houseparents and residential wardens Salary (2025)

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

Houseparents and residential wardens earns £3,308 more per year (12% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsHouseparents and residential wardensDifference
Median Annual£28,402£31,710-£3,308
Mean Annual£28,062£30,609-£2,547
Monthly£2,367£2,643-£276
Weekly£546£610-£64
Hourly£13.65£15.25-£1.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsHouseparents and residential wardens
10th (Entry)£12,873£15,732
25th£19,249£24,191
50th (Median)£28,402£31,710
75th£34,590£38,478
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Houseparents and residential wardens?
A Houseparents and residential wardens earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Houseparents and residential wardens earns £31,710 — a difference of £3,308 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Houseparents and residential wardens?
The difference is £3,308 per year. Houseparents and residential wardens is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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