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School Cook Salary in County Down

How much does a school cook earn in County Down?

Average base salary in County Down

£20,680 per year

per year in County Down · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,800 per year£20,680 per year£23,500 per year

Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school cooks near County Down

Compare average school cook pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school cook salaryJobs
Cornwall£20,900 per yearView jobs
County Down This location£20,680 per yearView jobs
County Antrim£20,680 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£20,680 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£20,680 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry£20,680 per yearView jobs
County Tyrone£20,680 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Cook get paid in County Down?

Frequently asked questions about school cook pay in County Down

How much does a school cook earn in County Down?

The average salary for a school cook in County Down is £20,680 per year, typically ranging from £18,800 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is County Down a well-paid area for school cooks?

County Down tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire school cooks in County Down?

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

How can a school cook in County Down increase their salary?

School Cooks in County Down 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.

What's the difference between school cook pay in County Down and nationally?

Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In County Down it's £20,680 per year — a discount of £1,320 per year versus the UK average.

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