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School Cook Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a school cook earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

£21,120 per year

per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · 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 upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school cooks near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average school cook pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school cook salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£21,120 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£20,900 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£20,900 per yearView jobs
Durham£20,900 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£20,900 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£20,680 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Cook get paid in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Frequently asked questions about school cook pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a school cook earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average salary for a school cook in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne a well-paid area for school cooks?

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne?

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

How can a school cook in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

School Cooks in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne and nationally?

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

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