Child care worker: Average Salary in United Kingdom, 2026
Find out what the average Child care worker salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Child care worker make in United Kingdom?
£24,487/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Child care worker in United Kingdom is £24,487 per year or £12.56 per hour. Entry-level positions start at £21,382 per year, while most experienced workers make up to £40,390 per year.
Median£24,487

Low£21,382
High£40,390
Active jobs with salaries
Child Protection Social Worker.Encouraged hybrid model | Long standing management | Tigh knit team.It comes to show that Social Workers are more inclined to stay in a role if they are well supporte...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
Starting salary £27,254 to £28,142 (depending on experience)Plus sleeping in payments (which will usually increase your annual salary by around £1,500).
Our clients are looking for a Child Care Prac...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
Social Worker | Child Protection.Flexible working | Exclusive pay | Accommodation support | Training & Development.Join this Highland council and control how you work with a flexible working style ...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join the Child Protection / Safeguarding Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
The Team comprises seven qualifi...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
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