Houseparents and residential wardens Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£27,102
Mean
£27,689
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £27,102 |
| Mean | £27,689 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£562
Mean £587
Hourly
£13.36
Mean £13.93
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £562 | £587 |
| Hourly | £13.36 | £13.93 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in South East is £2,736/month. Houseparents and residential wardens earn 17% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 92% of Houseparents work full-time (national average)
- 55% are self-employed (national average)
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£27,102
Male
£27,270
Female
£26,571
Mean annual pay
All employees
£27,689
Male
£27,921
Female
£27,597
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £27,102 | £27,270 | £26,571 |
| Mean | £27,689 | £27,921 | £27,597 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£27,828
Full-time (mean)
£28,557
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £27,828 |
| Mean | £28,557 |
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