Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a cook earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£27,225 per year
per year in Edinburgh · 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 Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average cook pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
Access Arrangements Assessor in Edinburgh
Average
£28,215 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in EdinburghAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Edinburgh
Average
£49,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a cook in Edinburgh is £27,225 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £34,650 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Cooks in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £27,225 per year — a discount of £275 per year versus the UK average.
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