Salary guide · Derby
How much does a cook earn in Derby?
Average base salary in Derby
£26,125 per year
per year in Derby · 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 Derby is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average cook pay in Derby and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a cook in Derby is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Derby tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live cook openings in Derby rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Cooks in Derby 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 Derby it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
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