Houseparents and residential wardens Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 9,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
£18,119
Median
£24,579
Mean
£25,765
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | £18,119 |
| Median | £24,579 |
| Mean | £25,765 |
| 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
£518
Mean £529
Hourly
£14.29
Mean £15.30
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £518 | £529 |
| Hourly | £14.29 | £15.30 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Employment patterns
- 92% of Houseparents work full-time
- 55% are self-employed
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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