Salary guide · Ipswich
How much does a cook earn in Ipswich?
Average base salary in Ipswich
£26,125 per year
per year in Ipswich · 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 Ipswich is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average cook pay in Ipswich and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich This location | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Inverclyde | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Inverurie | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Irvine | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Isle of Wight | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Isles of Scilly | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Inverness | £25,850 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a cook in Ipswich is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ipswich 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 Ipswich rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Cooks in Ipswich 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 Ipswich it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live cook vacancies in Ipswich from schools, trusts and agencies.
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