Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors: average salary and pay in the UK
Full-time residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors in the UK earned a median £42,700 in the year to 5 April 2025, according to the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE): £3,661 above the all-jobs median of £39,039.
What the figures show
That ranks 110th of 382 occupations on this measure.
The middle half of full-time jobs paid between £34,341 and £53,262.
Median full-time pay: women £41,562 a year, men £46,784 a year.
ASHE counts roughly 61,000 employee jobs, 87% full-time.
Since 2021 it has risen 15.7%, from £36,906, slower than the 25.0% for all jobs.
The Annual Population Survey counts 71,300 people in this line of work, 18% of them in South East.
Pay distribution, 2025 provisional
| Gross pay | Full-time, annual | Full-time, weekly | Full-time, hourly | All, annual | All, weekly | All, hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £29,582 | £616.00 | £15.39 | £24,740* | £495.00 | £14.92 |
| 20th percentile | £32,571 | £676.90 | £16.62 | £29,801 | £621.60 | £16.18 |
| 25th percentile | £34,341 | £711.00 | £17.30 | £31,659 | £651.90 | £16.76 |
| 30th percentile | £35,927 | £745.70 | £17.85 | £32,731 | £697.70 | £17.38 |
| 40th percentile | £39,417 | £785.50 | £19.67 | £36,686 | £755.70 | £18.92 |
| Median (50th percentile) | £42,700 | £873.50 | £21.71 | £40,661 | £804.50 | £21.41 |
| 60th percentile | £45,787 | £960.30 | £23.75 | £44,738 | £913.20 | £23.53 |
| 70th percentile | £51,496 | £1,023.50 | £25.85 | £49,375 | £996.60 | £25.71 |
| 75th percentile | £53,262 | £1,056.10 | £27.19 | £51,881 | £1,037.70 | £26.84 |
| 80th percentile | £55,861 | £1,110.10 | £28.64 | £53,917 | £1,082.00 | £28.57 |
| Mean | £45,881 | £914.70 | £22.89 | £42,762 | £855.40 | £22.73 |
Pay since 2021
| ASHE year | Full-time, annual median | Full-time, weekly median | Full-time, hourly median | All, annual median | All, weekly median | Jobs (thousands, indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 revised | £36,906 | £712.10 | £17.26 | £35,383 | £685.10 | 64 |
| 2022 revised | £39,350 | £769.30 | £19.05 | £37,430 | £735.60 | 54 |
| 2023 revised | – | £798.70 | £19.93 | – | £764.70 | 55 |
| 2024 revised | £40,206 | £804.90 | £20.11 | £38,713 | £760.20 | 65 |
| 2025 provisional | £42,700 | £873.50 | £21.71 | £40,661 | £804.50 | 61 |
Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors by region
UK: 71,300 (± 10,400), April 2025 to March 2026. 11 of the 12 regions and nations have samples too small to publish.
| Region or nation | People in employment | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|
| South East | 12,600* | ± 4,500 |
Annual Population Survey (Nomis)
What residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors do
Managers and proprietors in this group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary in the provision and running of residential and day care establishments and domiciliary care services for persons who require support or specialised care and/or supervision. (ONS SOC 2020, 1232)
Also covers: care manager, community centre manager, day centre manager, nursing home owner, manager (sheltered/supported housing), residential manager (care/residential home), home manager, house manager, location manager, principal officer, registered manager, residential manager, service manager, care home manager, care home owner, care service manager, community care manager and convalescent home owner (37 titles in the ONS coding index).
- Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements
- Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to staff
- Arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and adheres to health, safety and other statutory requirements
- Maintains contact between service users and the local community and/or family and friends
- Assesses service users’ needs and ensures they have access to health and social care services as required
- Creates a friendly, secure atmosphere to gain the trust and confidence of those using the service
Although there are no pre-set academic entry requirements there are a variety of entry routes. However, entrants must be registered with the relevant statutory body and hold the appropriate qualification for the job they do. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and a range of qualifications are available including NVQs/SVQs in Health and Social Care at levels 3 and 4. Background checks including a DBS check are required.
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ASHE Table 14: 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 · coding index · notes · 15 October 2026