Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a chef earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£28,215 per year
per year in Edinburgh · 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 Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average chef pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
Access Arrangements Assessor in Edinburgh
Average
£28,215 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in EdinburghAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Edinburgh
Average
£49,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a chef in Edinburgh is £28,215 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £35,640 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for chefs. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Chefs in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £28,215 per year — a discount of £285 per year versus the UK average.
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