Salary guide · Hayes
How much does a cook earn in Hayes?
Average base salary in Hayes
£26,125 per year
per year in Hayes · 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 Hayes is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average cook pay in Hayes and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Havering | £30,250 per year | View jobs |
| Hayes This location | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Haverhill | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Hawick | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Haywards Heath | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Hebden Bridge | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Helensburgh | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a cook in Hayes is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Hayes 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 Hayes rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Cooks in Hayes 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 Hayes it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
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