Salary guide · Manchester
How much does a school cook earn in Manchester?
Average base salary in Manchester
£21,560 per year
per year in Manchester · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.
Access Arrangements Assessor in Manchester
Average
£27,930 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in ManchesterAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Manchester
Average
£49,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in ManchesterThe average salary for a school cook in Manchester is £21,560 per year, typically ranging from £19,600 per year to £24,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 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 Manchester it's £21,560 per year — a discount of £440 per year versus the UK average.
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