Salary guide · Birmingham
How much does a school cook earn in Birmingham?
Average base salary in Birmingham
£21,560 per year
per year in Birmingham · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.
Access Arrangements Assessor in Birmingham
Average
£27,930 per year
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Average
£49,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in BirminghamThe average salary for a school cook in Birmingham is £21,560 per year, typically ranging from £19,600 per year to £24,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Birmingham tends to sit around 2% 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham it's £21,560 per year — a discount of £440 per year versus the UK average.
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