SOC 1232 Other managers and proprietors

Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors Salary

Median salary £40,661 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £41,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors, £42,700 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +9.0% versus the national average. Experienced residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors (top 25%) earn over £51,881.

About this role

Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors lead health and care service delivery, managing clinical and operational teams, budgets and service quality. They ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and drive improvements in patient outcomes and service efficiency.

Key responsibilities

Managing healthcare service delivery and clinical operations
Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and healthcare regulations
Overseeing budgets and resource allocation
Leading quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Developing and retaining healthcare workforce

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a clinical or healthcare management background with substantial leadership experience. Professional qualifications from relevant bodies (e.g., NHS Leadership Academy) are common.

Career outlook

Strong demand driven by an ageing population and ongoing NHS workforce challenges. Digital health and integrated care experience are increasingly valued.

Key skills

Healthcare management Clinical governance Budget management Quality improvement Stakeholder engagement

Common industries

NHS
Private healthcare
Social care
Mental health services
Public health

Data coverage

SOC code 1232

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 58,000

Median Salary

£40,661

Mean Salary

£42,762

Jobs (000s)

58k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £31,659Median: £40,661P75: £51,881

P10: £25kP25: £32kMedian: £41kP75: £52kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£24,740

0-2 years

Mid Level

£31,659

3-7 years

Senior

£51,881

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +110% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +36.9%Real growth: -0.8%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 14.2%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£40,661

Full-time Only

£42,700

Full-time premium: +£2,039

Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors salary: common questions

How much do residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors earn in the UK?

Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors earn a median of £42,700 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £31,659 and £51,881.

Is £42,700 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors?

Entry-level residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £31,659, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £24,740.

Have residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors pay has risen from £31,731 to £42,700 — +35% in cash terms, or -2.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors?

Male residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors earn a median £45,461 and female residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors £39,006 — a gap of +14% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).