Salary guide · East Lothian
How much does a school cook earn in East Lothian?
Average base salary in East Lothian
£20,900 per year
per year in East Lothian · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £22,440 per year | View jobs |
| East Midlands | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| East Lothian This location | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Grinstead | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Kilbride | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in East Lothian
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in East LothianAccess Arrangements Coordinator in East Lothian
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in East LothianAccounts Assistant in East Lothian
Average
£27,075 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in East LothianThe average salary for a school cook in East Lothian is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Lothian tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school cook openings in East Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in East Lothian 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 East Lothian it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
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