Caretakers Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£25,787
per year
Hourly Rate
£12.40
per hour
Mean Salary
£23,627
per year
Salary Range
Caretakers salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £6,85625th: £14,850Median: £25,78775th: £30,54190th: £35,503
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £25,787 |
| Monthly | £2,149 |
| Fortnightly | £992 |
| Weekly | £496 |
| Daily | £99 |
| Hourly | £12.40 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £6,856 | £571 | Entry level |
| 25th | £14,850 | £1,238 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £25,787 | £2,149 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £30,541 | £2,545 | Experienced |
| 90th | £35,503 | £2,959 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Caretakers in the UK is £25,787, equating to £2,149 per month or £12.40 per hour.
Salaries range from £6,856 at entry level (10th percentile) to £35,503 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £28,647.
The Caretakers salary of £25,787 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Caretakers salary in the UK?
The median Caretakers salary in the United Kingdom is £25,787 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Caretakers earn per hour?
A Caretakers earns approximately £12.40 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Caretakers?
A Caretakers earns approximately £2,149 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Caretakers a well-paid job in the UK?
The Caretakers salary of £25,787 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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