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Food Technician Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does a food technician earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£28,600 per year

per year in Cambridgeshire · NJC support staff scale

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£22,880 per year£28,600 per year£36,400 per year

Food Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Food Technician pay in Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for food technicians near Cambridgeshire

Compare average food technician pay in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage food technician salaryJobs
Camden£32,450 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire This location£28,600 per yearView jobs
Cambridge£28,600 per yearView jobs
Callander£26,125 per yearView jobs
Camberley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£26,125 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about food technician pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does a food technician earn in Cambridgeshire?

The average salary for a food technician in Cambridgeshire is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridgeshire a well-paid area for food technicians?

Cambridgeshire pays food technicians around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire food technicians in Cambridgeshire?

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

How can a food technician in Cambridgeshire increase their salary?

Food Technicians in Cambridgeshire typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between food technician pay in Cambridgeshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Cambridgeshire it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Food Technician jobs in Cambridgeshire

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