Salary guide · Lewes
How much does a school cook earn in Lewes?
Average base salary in Lewes
£20,900 per year
per year in Lewes · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Lewes is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Lewes and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a school cook in Lewes is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Lewes tends to sit around 5% 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 Lewes 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 Lewes it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
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