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Cook Salary in Worcestershire

How much does a cook earn in Worcestershire?

Average base salary in Worcestershire

£26,125 per year

per year in Worcestershire · 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 Worcestershire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for cooks near Worcestershire

Compare average cook pay in Worcestershire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage cook salaryJobs
Worcestershire This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Wolverhampton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Woodbridge£26,125 per yearView jobs
Worcester£26,125 per yearView jobs
Workington£26,125 per yearView jobs
Worksop£26,125 per yearView jobs
Worthing£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about cook pay in Worcestershire

How much does a cook earn in Worcestershire?

The average salary for a cook in Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire a well-paid area for cooks?

Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?

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

How can a cook in Worcestershire increase their salary?

Cooks in Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire and nationally?

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

Cook jobs in Worcestershire

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