Salary guide · Durham
How much does a school chef earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£27,075 per year
per year in Durham · 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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school chef pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a school chef in Durham is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
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