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Food Technician Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does a food technician earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£26,400 per year

per year in South Yorkshire · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 South Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for food technicians near South Yorkshire

Compare average food technician pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage food technician salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
South West England£26,400 per yearView jobs
Southampton£26,400 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
South Shields£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£26,125 per yearView jobs
Southport£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about food technician pay in South Yorkshire

How much does a food technician earn in South Yorkshire?

The average salary for a food technician in South Yorkshire is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Yorkshire a well-paid area for food technicians?

South Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% 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 South Yorkshire?

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

How can a food technician in South Yorkshire increase their salary?

Food Technicians in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In South Yorkshire it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

Food Technician jobs in South Yorkshire

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