Salary guide · Cambridge
How much does a school cook earn in Cambridge?
Average base salary in Cambridge
£22,880 per year
per year in Cambridge · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average school cook pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | £25,960 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridge This location | £22,880 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridgeshire | £22,880 per year | View jobs |
| Caerphilly | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Callander | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Camberley | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Cambuslang | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Cambridge
Average
£29,640 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in CambridgeAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Cambridge
Average
£52,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in CambridgeThe average salary for a school cook in Cambridge is £22,880 per year, typically ranging from £20,800 per year to £26,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cambridge pays school cooks around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time).
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School Cooks in Cambridge typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In Cambridge it's £22,880 per year — a premium of £880 per year versus the UK average.
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