SOC 6121 Caring personal service occupations

Pest control officers Salary

Median salary £24,738 per year (2020). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £25,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For pest control officers, £25,211 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -35% versus the national average.

About this role

Nursing auxiliaries and assistants provide essential care support under the supervision of registered nurses. They assist with personal care, observations, meals, mobility and comfort for patients in hospitals, care homes and community settings.

Key responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care and hygiene
Taking and recording vital signs and observations
Helping patients with meals, drinks and nutrition
Supporting mobility, repositioning and comfort
Maintaining a clean and safe patient environment

Qualifications and entry routes

Care Certificate must be completed within 12 weeks of starting. NVQ Level 2/3 in Health Care is the progression route. Many NHS trusts support nursing associate and degree apprenticeships.

Career outlook

High demand with significant vacancy levels. Nursing associate role provides a progression pathway. The role is essential to NHS workforce planning.

Key skills

Patient care Observation skills Communication Compassion Physical stamina

Common industries

NHS hospitals
Care homes
Community nursing
Mental health inpatient units
Hospices

Data coverage

SOC code 6121

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2020

Median Salary

£24,738

Mean Salary

£24,421

Jobs (000s)

N/A

Data Years

6 years

Salary Range (2020)

Median: £24,738

P10: --P25: --Median: £25kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Mid Level

£24,738

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2020)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +23.1%Real growth: +13.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2020)

Full-time vs All Employees (2020)

All Employees

£24,738

Full-time Only

£25,211

Full-time premium: +£473

Pest control officers salary: common questions

How much do pest control officers earn in the UK?

Pest control officers earn a median of £25,211 a year (ONS ASHE 2020).

Is £25,211 a good salary in the UK?

For pest control officers, £25,211 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -35% versus the national average.

Have pest control officers salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median pest control officers pay has risen from £20,259 to £25,211 — +24% in cash terms, or +14% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2020).