Salary guide · Derby
How much does a chef earn in Derby?
Average base salary in Derby
£27,075 per year
per year in Derby · School or trust-set scale
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 Derby is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average chef pay in Derby and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a chef in Derby is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Derby tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for chefs. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Chefs in Derby 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.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Derby it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
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