Care workers and home carers Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£23,878
per year
Hourly Rate
£11.48
per hour
Mean Salary
£23,742
per year
Salary Range
Care workers and home carers salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £7,87925th: £14,642Median: £23,87875th: £31,20990th: £38,874
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £23,878 |
| Monthly | £1,990 |
| Fortnightly | £918 |
| Weekly | £459 |
| Daily | £92 |
| Hourly | £11.48 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £7,879 | £657 | Entry level |
| 25th | £14,642 | £1,220 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £23,878 | £1,990 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £31,209 | £2,601 | Experienced |
| 90th | £38,874 | £3,240 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Care workers and home carers in the UK is £23,878, equating to £1,990 per month or £11.48 per hour.
Salaries range from £7,879 at entry level (10th percentile) to £38,874 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £30,995.
The Care workers and home carers salary of £23,878 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals | £23,878 | £11.48 |
| Animal care services occupations n.e.c. | £23,872 | £11.48 |
| Health associate professionals n.e.c. | £24,081 | £11.58 |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £23,632 | £11.36 |
| Caring personal service occupations | £23,622 | £11.36 |
| Caring, leisure and other service occupations | £23,606 | £11.35 |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £23,533 | £11.31 |
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| Sewing machinists | £24,410 | £11.74 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Care workers and home carers salary in the UK?
The median Care workers and home carers salary in the United Kingdom is £23,878 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Care workers and home carers earn per hour?
A Care workers and home carers earns approximately £11.48 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Care workers and home carers?
A Care workers and home carers earns approximately £1,990 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Care workers and home carers a well-paid job in the UK?
The Care workers and home carers salary of £23,878 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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