Salary guide · South Shields
How much does a cook earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£26,125 per year
per year in South Shields · 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 South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average cook pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £28,050 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £26,400 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £26,400 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £26,400 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields This location | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in South Shields
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in South ShieldsAccess Arrangements Coordinator in South Shields
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in South ShieldsAccounts Assistant in South Shields
Average
£27,075 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in South ShieldsThe average salary for a cook in South Shields is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields 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 South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Cooks in South Shields 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 South Shields it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live cook vacancies in South Shields from schools, trusts and agencies.
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