Salary guide · London
How much does an assistant cook earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£31,625 per year
per year in London · NJC support staff scale
Assistant Cook pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Assistant Cook pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average assistant cook pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £31,625 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £30,250 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £28,875 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an assistant cook in London is £31,625 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £40,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays assistant cooks around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
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Assistant Cooks in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In London it's £31,625 per year — a premium of £4,125 per year versus the UK average.
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