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Food Technician Salary in Dorchester

How much does a food technician earn in Dorchester?

Average base salary in Dorchester

£26,125 per year

per year in Dorchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 Dorchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for food technicians near Dorchester

Compare average food technician pay in Dorchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage food technician salaryJobs
Dorchester This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dolgellau£26,125 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£26,125 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dorset£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dover£26,125 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about food technician pay in Dorchester

How much does a food technician earn in Dorchester?

The average salary for a food technician in Dorchester 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 Dorchester a well-paid area for food technicians?

Dorchester tends to sit around 5% 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 Dorchester?

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

How can a food technician in Dorchester increase their salary?

Food Technicians in Dorchester 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 Dorchester and nationally?

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

Food Technician jobs in Dorchester

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