Salary guide · Cambridge
How much does a cook earn in Cambridge?
Average base salary in Cambridge
£28,600 per year
per year in Cambridge · 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 Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average cook pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridge This location | £28,600 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridgeshire | £28,600 per year | View jobs |
| Caerphilly | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Callander | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Camberley | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Cambuslang | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Cambridge
Average
£29,640 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in CambridgeAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Cambridge
Average
£52,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in CambridgeThe average salary for a cook in Cambridge is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cambridge pays cooks around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
Live cook openings in Cambridge rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Cooks in Cambridge typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Cambridge it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live cook vacancies in Cambridge from schools, trusts and agencies.
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