Housekeepers and related occupations Pay Data UK — 2025

Housekeepers and related occupations roles in the UK earn a median of £24,858 per year, equivalent to £13.06 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 1.5% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £19,967 to £36,253 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Housekeepers and related occupations roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Housekeepers and related occupations

Housekeepers and related workers perform domestic cleaning and other housekeeping tasks within private households, hotels, schools, hostels and other non-private households.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• controls the purchase and storing of food, cleaning materials, linen and other household supplies
• maintains household records
• performs a variety of domestic tasks including food preparation and service, cleaning and laundry
• assists employer in washing, dressing, packing and other personal activities

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. NVQs/SVQs and other vocational qualifications in hospitality and catering at levels 2 and 3 are available.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.