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Salary guide · Bristol

Cook Salary in Bristol

How much does a cook earn in Bristol?

Average base salary in Bristol

£27,500 per year

per year in Bristol · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,000 per year£27,500 per year£35,000 per year

Cook pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Cook pay in Bristol is adjusted by 1.00× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for cooks near Bristol

Compare average cook pay in Bristol and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage cook salaryJobs
Bristol This location£27,500 per yearView jobs
Cardiff£27,225 per yearView jobs
Birmingham£26,950 per yearView jobs
Bath£26,125 per yearView jobs
Gloucester£26,125 per yearView jobs
Swindon£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Cook get paid in Bristol?

Frequently asked questions about cook pay in Bristol

How much does a cook earn in Bristol?

The average salary for a cook in Bristol is £27,500 per year, typically ranging from £22,000 per year to £35,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Bristol a well-paid area for cooks?

Bristol tracks the UK average closely for cooks, with individual pay driven mainly by experience and setting.

Which schools and agencies hire cooks in Bristol?

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

How can a cook in Bristol increase their salary?

Cooks in Bristol typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between cook pay in Bristol and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Bristol it's £27,500 per year — a match versus the UK average.

Cook jobs in Bristol

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