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Chef Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a chef earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£26,790 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£26,790 per year£33,840 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chefs near Northern Ireland

Compare average chef pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chef salaryJobs
Northallerton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northampton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Norwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£26,790 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about chef pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a chef earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a chef in Northern Ireland is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for chefs?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for chefs. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire chefs in Northern Ireland?

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

How can a chef in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Chefs in Northern Ireland 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.

What's the difference between chef pay in Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.

Chef jobs in Northern Ireland

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