Salary guide · Leeds
How much does a chef earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£27,360 per year
per year in Leeds · 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 Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average chef pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a chef in Leeds is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leeds tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for chefs. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Chefs in Leeds 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 Leeds it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.
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