Care workers and home carers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median care workers and home carers salary in the UK is £21,487 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £21,240, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £13.47.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £20,001 in West Midlands to £22,622 in Wales. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£21,487
Annual
UK Mean
£21,240
Annual
Hourly Rate
£13.47
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | £22,622 | £22,038 | £25,136 |
| South East | £22,584 | £21,659 | £21,884 |
| East | £22,390 | £21,871 | £23,011 |
| Scotland | £21,997 | £22,212 | £23,832 |
| South West | £21,975 | £21,210 | £22,867 |
| North East | £21,256 | £20,506 | £23,592 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £21,001 | £21,235 | £23,206 |
| East Midlands | £20,806 | £20,444 | £22,664 |
| London | £20,635 | £20,850 | £17,728 |
| North West | £20,439 | £20,512 | £22,411 |
| West Midlands | £20,001 | £20,040 | £21,859 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average care workers and home carers salary in the UK?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the UK is £21,487 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £21,240, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays care workers and home carers the most?
Wales pays the highest care workers and home carers salaries with a median of £22,622.
How does care workers and home carers pay vary by region?
Care workers and home carers salaries range from £20,001 in West Midlands to £22,622 in Wales.
Are care workers and home carers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for care workers and home carers?
The median hourly rate for care workers and home carers in the UK is £13.47 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.