Salary guide · Kent
How much does a chef earn in Kent?
Average base salary in Kent
£27,075 per year
per year in Kent · 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 Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average chef pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a chef in Kent is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
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