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