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Food Technician Salary in Kent

How much does a food technician earn in Kent?

Average base salary in Kent

£26,125 per year

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

Highest paying cities for food technicians near Kent

Compare average food technician pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage food technician salaryJobs
Kensington and Chelsea£32,450 per yearView jobs
Kent This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Kelso£26,125 per yearView jobs
Kendal£26,125 per yearView jobs
Keswick£26,125 per yearView jobs
Kettering£26,125 per yearView jobs
Kidderminster£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about food technician pay in Kent

How much does a food technician earn in Kent?

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

Kent 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 Kent?

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

How can a food technician in Kent increase their salary?

Food Technicians in Kent 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 Kent and nationally?

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

Food Technician jobs in Kent

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