What is the typical salary for a Care Assistant in the UK?

Based on 83 current UK Care Assistant vacancies, salaries typically range from £25,000 to £28,000 per year, with a median of £26,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Care Assistant Jobs

Q: How many Care Assistant jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 1.5K live Care Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.5K live Care Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Care Assistants support people with daily living — washing, dressing, meals, medication and companionship — in residential homes, supported living, or the person's own home. The role suits empathetic, patient people; no formal qualifications are needed to start, and most employers fund the Care Certificate. DBS clearance is required.

By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace

Care Assistant salary in the UK

£25,000 – £28,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 83 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£26,000

Median pay

Per year

1.5K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Care Assistant listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.