Salary guide · Aberdeen
How much does a cook earn in Aberdeen?
Average base salary in Aberdeen
£25,850 per year
per year in Aberdeen · NJC support staff scale
Cook pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Cook pay in Aberdeen is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average cook pay in Aberdeen and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Aberystwyth | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Aldershot | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeen This location | £25,850 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeenshire | £25,850 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Aberdeen
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in AberdeenAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Aberdeen
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in AberdeenThe average salary for a cook in Aberdeen is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Aberdeen tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live cook openings in Aberdeen rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Cooks in Aberdeen typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Aberdeen it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.
Live cook vacancies in Aberdeen from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Cook jobs in AberdeenLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.