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School Cook Salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme

How much does a school cook earn in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Average base salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme

£21,120 per year

per year in Newcastle-under-Lyme · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,200 per year£21,120 per year£24,000 per year

Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Newcastle-under-Lyme is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school cooks near Newcastle-under-Lyme

Compare average school cook pay in Newcastle-under-Lyme and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school cook salaryJobs
Newham£25,960 per yearView jobs
Newcastle-under-Lyme This location£21,120 per yearView jobs
Newcastle (NI)£21,120 per yearView jobs
Newcastle upon Tyne£21,120 per yearView jobs
Newmarket£20,900 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£20,680 per yearView jobs
Newport (county)£20,680 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Cook get paid in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Frequently asked questions about school cook pay in Newcastle-under-Lyme

How much does a school cook earn in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

The average salary for a school cook in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £21,120 per year, typically ranging from £19,200 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Newcastle-under-Lyme a well-paid area for school cooks?

Newcastle-under-Lyme tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire school cooks in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Live school cook openings in Newcastle-under-Lyme rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a school cook in Newcastle-under-Lyme increase their salary?

School Cooks in Newcastle-under-Lyme 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.

What's the difference between school cook pay in Newcastle-under-Lyme and nationally?

Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In Newcastle-under-Lyme it's £21,120 per year — a discount of £880 per year versus the UK average.

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