Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a school cook earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£20,680 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £20,680 per year | View jobs |
Academy Trustee in Northern Ireland
Average
£26,790 per year
See academy trustee jobs in Northern IrelandAccess Arrangements Assessor in Northern Ireland
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in Northern IrelandAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Northern Ireland
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in Northern IrelandAccounts Assistant in Northern Ireland
Average
£26,790 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for a school cook in Northern Ireland is £20,680 per year, typically ranging from £18,800 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school cook openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland it's £20,680 per year — a discount of £1,320 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse School Cook jobs in Northern IrelandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.