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Food Service Assistant Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does a food service assistant earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£26,790 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£26,790 per year£33,840 per year

Food Service Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical food service assistant pay across the UK. Food Service Assistant pay in Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for food service assistants near Scottish Borders

Compare average food service assistant pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage food service assistant salaryJobs
Sandown£27,075 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£27,075 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£27,075 per yearView jobs
Seaford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Seaham£27,075 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£26,790 per yearView jobs
Scotland£26,790 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Food Service Assistant get paid in Scottish Borders?

Frequently asked questions about food service assistant pay in Scottish Borders

How much does a food service assistant earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for a food service assistant in Scottish Borders is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scottish Borders a well-paid area for food service assistants?

Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for food service assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire food service assistants in Scottish Borders?

Live food service assistant openings in Scottish Borders rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a food service assistant in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Food Service Assistants in Scottish Borders typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set 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 food service assistant pay in Scottish Borders and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Scottish Borders it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.

Food Service Assistant jobs in Scottish Borders

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