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Assistant Cook Salary in Brighton and Hove

How much does an assistant cook earn in Brighton and Hove?

Average base salary in Brighton and Hove

£28,600 per year

per year in Brighton and Hove · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,880 per year£28,600 per year£36,400 per year

Assistant Cook pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Assistant Cook pay in Brighton and Hove is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for assistant cooks near Brighton and Hove

Compare average assistant cook pay in Brighton and Hove and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant cook salaryJobs
Bromley£30,250 per yearView jobs
Brighton and Hove This location£28,600 per yearView jobs
Brighton£28,600 per yearView jobs
Bristol£27,500 per yearView jobs
Bridport£26,125 per yearView jobs
Brighouse£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bromsgrove£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about assistant cook pay in Brighton and Hove

How much does an assistant cook earn in Brighton and Hove?

The average salary for an assistant cook in Brighton and Hove is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Brighton and Hove a well-paid area for assistant cooks?

Brighton and Hove pays assistant cooks around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant cooks in Brighton and Hove?

Live assistant cook openings in Brighton and Hove rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an assistant cook in Brighton and Hove increase their salary?

Assistant Cooks in Brighton and Hove typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between assistant cook pay in Brighton and Hove and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Brighton and Hove it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

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