Salary guide · London
How much does a school chef earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£32,775 per year
per year in London · 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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average school chef pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school chef salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £33,630 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £33,630 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £33,630 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £33,630 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £29,925 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a school chef in London is £32,775 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £41,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays school chefs around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.
There are currently 2 live school chef openings in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
School Chefs in London typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In London it's £32,775 per year — a premium of £4,275 per year versus the UK average.
Live school chef vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse School Chef jobs in LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.