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Salary guide · East of England

Chef Salary in East of England

How much does a chef earn in East of England?

Average base salary in East of England

£29,070 per year

per year in East of England · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,440 per year£29,070 per year£36,720 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 East of England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for chefs near East of England

Compare average chef pay in East of England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chef salaryJobs
East of England This location£29,070 per yearView jobs
East Midlands£27,360 per yearView jobs
East Riding of Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Lothian£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Sussex£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about chef pay in East of England

How much does a chef earn in East of England?

The average salary for a chef in East of England is £29,070 per year, typically ranging from £22,440 per year to £36,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is East of England a well-paid area for chefs?

East of England pays chefs around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire chefs in East of England?

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

How can a chef in East of England increase their salary?

Chefs in East of England typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between chef pay in East of England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In East of England it's £29,070 per year — a premium of £570 per year versus the UK average.

Chef jobs in East of England

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