Salary guide · London
How much does a school cook earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£25,300 per year
per year in London · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average school cook pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £25,960 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £25,960 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £25,960 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £25,960 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £25,300 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £24,200 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £23,100 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a school cook in London is £25,300 per year, typically ranging from £23,000 per year to £28,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays school cooks around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time).
Live school cook openings in London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In London it's £25,300 per year — a premium of £3,300 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse School Cook jobs in LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.