💰 Salary Analysis
Salary data based on 1,044 positions with reported compensation (13% of all Care Assistant listings).
Average salary: £25,362
🎯 In-Demand Skills
Most frequently requested skills in Care Assistant job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.
🌎 Salary & Jobs by City
Compare Care Assistant opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.
| City | Jobs ▼ | Median Salary | Salary Range | Companies | New (7d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 396 | £28,911 | £25,397 – £30,000 | 15 | 27 |
| Belfast | 105 | £27,300 | £27,300 – £27,300 | 15 | 23 |
| Birmingham | 91 | £40,000 | £40,000 – £40,000 | 15 | 18 |
| Norwich, Norfolk | 60 | £24,336 | £23,774 – £25,389 | 10 | 18 |
| Lowestoft, Suffolk | 46 | £24,336 | £23,587 – £24,336 | 5 | 13 |
| Worthing, West Sussex | 45 | £28,000 | £28,000 – £28,000 | 11 | 4 |
| Bristol | 45 | $24,710 | $23,587 – $26,208 | 15 | 9 |
| Weymouth, Dorset | 45 | £23,587 | £23,587 – £24,804 | 6 | 11 |
| Leeds | 43 | $24,710 | $23,587 – $26,208 | 13 | 11 |
| Northwich, Cheshire | 42 | £23,587 | £23,587 – £23,587 | 10 | 15 |
| Southport, Merseyside | 42 | £24,024 | £23,587 – £25,272 | 7 | 20 |
| Colchester, Essex | 41 | £23,587 | £23,587 – £23,587 | 13 | 12 |
| Thetford, Norfolk | 39 | £23,587 | £23,587 – £26,208 | 4 | 16 |
| Walton-on-Thames, Surrey | 39 | £24,710 | £23,587 – £25,272 | 7 | 19 |
| Woodbridge, Suffolk | 39 | £24,336 | £23,587 – £26,208 | 4 | 22 |
| Harrogate, North Yorkshire | 38 | £20,000 | £20,000 – £26,000 | 8 | 4 |
| Bangor, Co. Down | 36 | $24,710 | $23,587 – $26,208 | 9 | 11 |
| Hitchin, Hertfordshire | 34 | $24,710 | $23,587 – $26,208 | 4 | 0 |
| Harlow, Essex | 33 | £24,937 | £24,937 – £24,937 | 8 | 1 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 33 | $24,710 | $23,587 – $26,208 | 13 | 4 |
🏢 Top Employers
15 companies with the most Care Assistant openings globally.
🌐 Where Care Assistants Work
Care Assistant Job Market Overview (2026)
The Care Assistant job market is steadily growing, with 7,874 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 4,649 new positions were posted (1,308 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.
Compensation Landscape
The median salary for Care Assistant positions is £24,710, with the middle 50% of earners making between £23,587 and £26,208. Top earners (90th percentile) command £30,773 or more. Note that 87% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Birmingham at £40,000 median, while Harrogate, North Yorkshire offers £20,000.
Skills That Get You Hired
Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Care Assistant roles are , , , , , and . Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.
How to Apply
Start by reviewing our Care Assistant resume example to see what top candidates include. Pair it with a strong cover letter tailored to your target company. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 7,874 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.