Caretakers roles in the UK earn a median of £27,842 per year, equivalent to £14.49 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 5.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £22,202 to £41,642 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£27,842
as of 2025
Median Hourly Pay
£14.49
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£25,545 – £30,814
25th – 75th percentile
Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Caretakers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.
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Caretakers supervise and undertake the care and maintenance of church, school, office and other buildings, their facilities, fixtures and contents.
No academic qualifications are required. Previous relevant experience may be needed, and training is provided in some areas. Background checks will be required for those whose job brings them into contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.