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Assistant Cook Salary in Bury St Edmunds

How much does an assistant cook earn in Bury St Edmunds?

Average base salary in Bury St Edmunds

£26,125 per year

per year in Bury St Edmunds · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 Bury St Edmunds is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for assistant cooks near Bury St Edmunds

Compare average assistant cook pay in Bury St Edmunds and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant cook salaryJobs
Bury St Edmunds This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Burnley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bury£26,125 per yearView jobs
Buxton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Caerleon£26,125 per yearView jobs
Caernarfon£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Assistant Cook get paid in Bury St Edmunds?

Frequently asked questions about assistant cook pay in Bury St Edmunds

How much does an assistant cook earn in Bury St Edmunds?

The average salary for an assistant cook in Bury St Edmunds is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Bury St Edmunds a well-paid area for assistant cooks?

Bury St Edmunds tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for assistant cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant cooks in Bury St Edmunds?

Live assistant cook openings in Bury St Edmunds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an assistant cook in Bury St Edmunds increase their salary?

Assistant Cooks in Bury St Edmunds typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between assistant cook pay in Bury St Edmunds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Bury St Edmunds it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

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