Is school cook pay in City of London higher than the UK average?

Yes — school cook pay in City of London runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time).

Which nearby cities pay school cooks more than City of London?

Use the "Highest paying cities near City of London" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · City of London

School Cook Salary in City of London

How much does a school cook earn in City of London?

Average base salary in City of London

£25,960 per year

per year in City of London · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£23,600 per year£25,960 per year£29,500 per year

Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in City of London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for school cooks near City of London

Compare average school cook pay in City of London and neighbouring areas.

City	Average school cook salary	Jobs
City of London This location	£25,960 per year	View jobs
Chorley	£20,900 per year	View jobs
Christchurch	£20,900 per year	View jobs
Cirencester	£20,900 per year	View jobs
Clackmannanshire	£20,900 per year	View jobs
Clacton-on-Sea	£20,900 per year	View jobs
Clevedon	£20,900 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to School Cook get paid in City of London?

Academy Trustee in City of London

Average

£33,630 per year

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Access Arrangements Assessor in City of London

Average

£33,630 per year

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Access Arrangements Coordinator in City of London

Average

£59,000 per year

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Accounts Assistant in City of London

Average

£33,630 per year

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Activities Coordinator in City of London

Average

£59,000 per year

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Admin Assistant in City of London

Average

£32,450 per year

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Frequently asked questions about school cook pay in City of London

How much does a school cook earn in City of London?

The average salary for a school cook in City of London is £25,960 per year, typically ranging from £23,600 per year to £29,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is City of London a well-paid area for school cooks?

City of London pays school cooks around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time).

Which schools and agencies hire school cooks in City of London?

Live school cook openings in City of London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a school cook in City of London increase their salary?

School Cooks in City of London typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between school cook pay in City of London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In City of London it's £25,960 per year — a premium of £3,960 per year versus the UK average.

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