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