Caretakers Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 6,000 employees
Median
£23,644
Mean
£22,501
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £23,644 |
| Mean | £22,501 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£486
Mean £461
Hourly
£13.35
Mean £14.11
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £486 | £461 |
| Hourly | £13.35 | £14.11 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Caretakers earn 25% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 71% of Caretakers work full-time
- 96.2% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£1,970£23,644
−Income tax
£183£2,192
−National Insurance
£74£886
=Take-home pay
£1,714£20,566
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£26,783
Part-time (median)
£13,708
Full-time (mean)
£28,671
Part-time (mean)
£12,368
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £26,783 | £13,708 |
| Mean | £28,671 | £12,368 |
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