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Chef Salary in Birmingham

How much does a chef earn in Birmingham?

Average base salary in Birmingham

£27,930 per year

per year in Birmingham · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,560 per year£27,930 per year£35,280 per year

Chef salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical chef pay across the UK. Chef pay in Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chefs near Birmingham

Compare average chef pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chef salaryJobs
Birmingham This location£27,930 per yearView jobs
Leicester£27,360 per yearView jobs
Nottingham£27,360 per yearView jobs
Wolverhampton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Coventry£27,075 per yearView jobs
Walsall£27,075 per yearView jobs
Solihull£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about chef pay in Birmingham

How much does a chef earn in Birmingham?

The average salary for a chef in Birmingham is £27,930 per year, typically ranging from £21,560 per year to £35,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Birmingham a well-paid area for chefs?

Birmingham tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for chefs. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire chefs in Birmingham?

Live chef openings in Birmingham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a chef in Birmingham increase their salary?

Chefs in Birmingham typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set 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 chef pay in Birmingham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Birmingham it's £27,930 per year — a discount of £570 per year versus the UK average.

Chef jobs in Birmingham

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