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Cook Salary in Northumberland

How much does a cook earn in Northumberland?

Average base salary in Northumberland

£26,125 per year

per year in Northumberland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 per year

Cook pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Cook pay in Northumberland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for cooks near Northumberland

Compare average cook pay in Northumberland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage cook salaryJobs
Nottingham£26,400 per yearView jobs
Northumberland This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Northampton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
Northwich£26,125 per yearView jobs
Norwich£26,125 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland£25,850 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about cook pay in Northumberland

How much does a cook earn in Northumberland?

The average salary for a cook in Northumberland is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northumberland a well-paid area for cooks?

Northumberland tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire cooks in Northumberland?

Live cook openings in Northumberland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a cook in Northumberland increase their salary?

Cooks in Northumberland 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.

What's the difference between cook pay in Northumberland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Northumberland it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

Cook jobs in Northumberland

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