Salary guide · Merton
How much does a chef earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£31,350 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average chef pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average chef salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a chef in Merton is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays chefs around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.
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Chefs in Merton typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Merton it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.
Live chef vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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