Salary guide · Wakefield
How much does a cook earn in Wakefield?
Average base salary in Wakefield
£26,125 per year
per year in Wakefield · 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 Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average cook pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.
Access Arrangements Assessor in Wakefield
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in WakefieldAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Wakefield
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in WakefieldThe average salary for a cook in Wakefield is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wakefield tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Cooks in Wakefield 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 Wakefield it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
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