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Salary guide · South East England

Chef Salary in South East England

How much does a chef earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£29,070 per year

per year in South East England · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,440 per year£29,070 per year£36,720 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 South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for chefs near South East England

Compare average chef pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage chef salaryJobs
South East England This location£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
Solihull£27,075 per yearView jobs
Somerset£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about chef pay in South East England

How much does a chef earn in South East England?

The average salary for a chef in South East England is £29,070 per year, typically ranging from £22,440 per year to £36,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for chefs?

South East England pays chefs around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire chefs in South East England?

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

How can a chef in South East England increase their salary?

Chefs in South East England typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between chef pay in South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South East England it's £29,070 per year — a premium of £570 per year versus the UK average.

Chef jobs in South East England

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