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Chef Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does a chef earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£26,790 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · 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 Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chefs near Scottish Borders

Compare average chef pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chef salaryJobs
Sandown£27,075 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£27,075 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£27,075 per yearView jobs
Seaford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Seaham£27,075 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£26,790 per yearView jobs
Scotland£26,790 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about chef pay in Scottish Borders

How much does a chef earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for a chef in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders a well-paid area for chefs?

Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?

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

How can a chef in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Chefs in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders and nationally?

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

Chef jobs in Scottish Borders

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