Average Care workers and home carers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median care workers and home carers salary in the London reached £20,635, sitting 4.0% below the national median of £21,487. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £20,635 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,728. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, care workers and home carerss earn 69.2% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £20,635 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,728 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Care workers and home carers salary in areas near City of London
Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average care workers and home carers salary in City of London?
The median care workers and home carers salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £20,635 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does care workers and home carers pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Care workers and home carers in the London earn 4.0% below the national median of £21,487. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is care workers and home carers a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Care workers and home carers in the London earn £20,635, which is 69.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for care workers and home carerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.