Salary guide · Leeds
How much does a school cook earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£21,120 per year
per year in Leeds · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a school cook in Leeds is £21,120 per year, typically ranging from £19,200 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leeds tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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School Cooks in Leeds 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 Leeds it's £21,120 per year — a discount of £880 per year versus the UK average.
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