SOC 9232 Elementary administration and service occupations

School midday and crossing patrol occupations Salary

Median salary £4,263 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £10,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For school midday and crossing patrol occupations, £21,678 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -44% versus the national average. Experienced school midday and crossing patrol occupations (top 25%) earn over £5,622.

About this role

Street cleaners keep public roads, pavements, parks and open spaces clean by sweeping, litter picking, emptying bins and removing fly-tipped waste. They maintain community environmental standards and contribute to public health and pride.

Key responsibilities

Sweeping streets and pavements
Emptying litter bins and removing fly-tipped waste
Operating mechanical sweeping vehicles
Clearing leaves, snow and debris from public areas
Reporting hazards and environmental issues

Qualifications and entry routes

No formal qualifications required. Driving licence needed for vehicle operation. On-the-job training provided by local authorities or contractors.

Career outlook

Essential local authority service with stable demand. Outsourcing to contractors is common. Progression to supervisory roles is available.

Key skills

Physical fitness Reliability Working outdoors in all weather Vehicle operation Community awareness

Common industries

Local authorities
Environmental services contractors
Business Improvement Districts
Highways maintenance
Events cleanup

Data coverage

SOC code 9232

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 67,000

Median Salary

£4,263

Mean Salary

£5,487

Jobs (000s)

67k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £3,016Median: £4,263P75: £5,622

P10: £2kP25: £3kMedian: £4kP75: £6kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£1,638

0-2 years

Mid Level

£3,016

3-7 years

Senior

£5,622

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +243% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +73.5%Real growth: +25.7%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£4,263

Full-time Only

£21,678

Full-time premium: +£17,415

School midday and crossing patrol occupations salary: common questions

How much do school midday and crossing patrol occupations earn in the UK?

School midday and crossing patrol occupations earn a median of £21,678 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £3,016 and £5,622.

Is £21,678 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for school midday and crossing patrol occupations?

Entry-level school midday and crossing patrol occupations typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £3,016, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £1,638.

Have school midday and crossing patrol occupations salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median school midday and crossing patrol occupations pay has risen from £2,457 to £21,678 — +782% in cash terms, or +539% 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 (2025).