Annual salaries range from £15,084 to £20,484. Below is the full range of pay both before and after tax:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax | £15,084 (£1,257 p/mth) |
£17,400 (£1,450 p/mth) |
£20,484 (£1,707 p/mth) |
| Pre-tax Income Percentile | 17th | 28th | 39th |
| Post-tax | £13,788 (£1,149 p/mth) |
£15,372 (£1,281 p/mth) |
£17,460 (£1,455 p/mth) |
| Post-tax Income Percentile | 14th | 23rd | 34th |
| Percentage Tax Deduction | 9% | 12% | 15% |
In general, home care workers are required to obtain a high school diploma or GED. They work mainly at the client's home, but they can work independently, through agencies, or for government agencies and private employers.
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Below are the range of mortgages typically affordable for a single applicant home care worker:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| average gross salary | £15,084 | £17,403 | £20,484 |
| max mortgage | £67,878 | £78,314 | £92,178 |
| deposit paid | £7,542 | £8,702 | £10,242 |
| max purchase price | £75,420 | £87,016 | £102,420 |
| mortgage repayment p.mth (2.5%|25yr) | £308 | £355 | £418 |