Salary by Role

Care Worker Salary UK 2026

Care worker salaries in the UK range from £21,000 to £32,000. Senior carer and registered manager rates inside.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£23,000
Median Salary
£21k–£30k
Typical Range
£21,000–£23,000
Entry / Newly Qualified
£25,000–£32,000
Senior / Specialist

Salary by Role

RoleTypical Salary
Care Assistant (entry)£21,000–£23,000
Senior Care Worker£24,000–£28,000
Team Leader£26,000–£32,000
Registered Manager£32,000–£45,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Care workers earn £21,000–£24,000 at entry level. Senior carers and team leaders earn £24,000–£32,000.

Care work is modestly paid relative to its demands, with most entry-level roles close to National Living Wage.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; NHS Agenda for Change pay scales 2025/26