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Salary guide · South West England

Chef Salary in South West England

How much does a chef earn in South West England?

Average base salary in South West England

£27,360 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£27,360 per year£34,560 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 West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for chefs near South West England

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

CityAverage chef salaryJobs
South East England£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about chef pay in South West England

How much does a chef earn in South West England?

The average salary for a chef in South West England is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

South West England tends to sit around 4% 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 South West England?

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

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

Chefs in South West England 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 South West England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South West England it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

Chef jobs in South West England

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