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Food Technician Salary in County Down

How much does a food technician earn in County Down?

Average base salary in County Down

£25,850 per year

per year in County Down · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£25,850 per year£32,900 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 County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for food technicians near County Down

Compare average food technician pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage food technician salaryJobs
Cornwall£26,125 per yearView jobs
County Down This location£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Antrim£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry£25,850 per yearView jobs
County Tyrone£25,850 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Food Technician get paid in County Down?

Frequently asked questions about food technician pay in County Down

How much does a food technician earn in County Down?

The average salary for a food technician in County Down is £25,850 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £32,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is County Down a well-paid area for food technicians?

County Down tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for food technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire food technicians in County Down?

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

How can a food technician in County Down increase their salary?

Food Technicians in County Down 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 food technician pay in County Down and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In County Down it's £25,850 per year — a discount of £1,650 per year versus the UK average.

Food Technician jobs in County Down

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