Salary guide · Chester
How much does a school chef earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£27,075 per year
per year in Chester · School or trust-set scale
School Chef salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical school chef pay across the UK. School Chef pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school chef pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school chef salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a school chef in Chester is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school chefs. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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School Chefs in Chester typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Chester it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
Live school chef vacancies in Chester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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