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Salary guide · North East England

Assistant Cook Salary in North East England

How much does an assistant cook earn in North East England?

Average base salary in North East England

£26,400 per year

per year in North East England · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 North East England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for assistant cooks near North East England

Compare average assistant cook pay in North East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant cook salaryJobs
North East England This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
North West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
North Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
Newtownards£26,125 per yearView jobs
Norfolk£26,125 per yearView jobs
North Ayrshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
North Lanarkshire£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Assistant Cook get paid in North East England?

Frequently asked questions about assistant cook pay in North East England

How much does an assistant cook earn in North East England?

The average salary for an assistant cook in North East England is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is North East England a well-paid area for assistant cooks?

North East England tends to sit around 4% 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 North East England?

Live assistant cook openings in North East England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an assistant cook in North East England increase their salary?

Assistant Cooks in North East England 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 North East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In North East England it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Assistant Cook jobs in North East England

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