Salary guide · Leicester
How much does a school cook earn in Leicester?
Average base salary in Leicester
£21,120 per year
per year in Leicester · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.
Access Arrangements Assessor in Leicester
Average
£27,360 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in LeicesterAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Leicester
Average
£48,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in LeicesterThe average salary for a school cook in Leicester is £21,120 per year, typically ranging from £19,200 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester it's £21,120 per year — a discount of £880 per year versus the UK average.
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