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Food Technician Salary in Reading

How much does a food technician earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£28,600 per year

per year in Reading · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£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 Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for food technicians near Reading

Compare average food technician pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage food technician salaryJobs
Redbridge£30,250 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£28,600 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£26,125 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£26,125 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£26,125 per yearView jobs
Redcar£26,125 per yearView jobs
Redditch£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about food technician pay in Reading

How much does a food technician earn in Reading?

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

Reading 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 Reading?

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

How can a food technician in Reading increase their salary?

Food Technicians in Reading 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 Reading and nationally?

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

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