Salary guide · Greater Manchester
How much does a school cook earn in Greater Manchester?
Average base salary in Greater Manchester
£21,780 per year
per year in Greater Manchester · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London | £25,300 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £24,200 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester This location | £21,780 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Grimsby | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Academy Trustee in Greater Manchester
Average
£28,215 per year
See academy trustee jobs in Greater ManchesterAccess Arrangements Assessor in Greater Manchester
Average
£28,215 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in Greater ManchesterAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Greater Manchester
Average
£49,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in Greater ManchesterAccounts Assistant in Greater Manchester
Average
£28,215 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in Greater ManchesterThe average salary for a school cook in Greater Manchester is £21,780 per year, typically ranging from £19,800 per year to £24,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school cook openings in Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester it's £21,780 per year — a discount of £220 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in Greater Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse School Cook jobs in Greater ManchesterLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.