Salary guide · Birkenhead
How much does a school cook earn in Birkenhead?
Average base salary in Birkenhead
£20,900 per year
per year in Birkenhead · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Birkenhead is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Birkenhead and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley | £24,200 per year | View jobs |
| Birmingham | £21,560 per year | View jobs |
| Birkenhead This location | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Bicester | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Billericay | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Bishop Auckland | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Bishop's Stortford | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Birkenhead
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in BirkenheadAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Birkenhead
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in BirkenheadThe average salary for a school cook in Birkenhead is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Birkenhead tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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School Cooks in Birkenhead typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In Birkenhead it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
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