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Care workers and home carers salary in United Kingdom

The median care workers and home carers salary is £27,468 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£17,938
Median (p50)
£27,468
Top (p90)
£38,265
Sample size
301,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£17,938
p25£22,798
Median£27,468
p75£32,493
Top (p90)£38,265
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Care workers and home carers salary by region

Scotland£30,181
London£28,413
South East£28,179
East of England£27,775
Wales£27,249
North West£27,245
South West£27,061
East Midlands£26,864
Yorkshire and The Humber£26,477
West Midlands£26,422

Pay trend

Up 17.4% from 2023 to 2025.

£23,3982023
£25,5452024
£27,4682025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Care workers and home carers salary FAQs

What is the average Care workers and home carers salary in United Kingdom?

The median Care workers and home carers salary in United Kingdom is £27,468 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of care workers and home carerss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Care workers and home carers earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £17,938 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £38,265 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £27,468.

Do Care workers and home carers salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - Scotland is among the highest at £30,181, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Care workers and home carers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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