Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a school cook earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£20,680 per year
per year in Scotland · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £20,680 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £20,680 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Scotland
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in ScotlandAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Scotland
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a school cook in Scotland is £20,680 per year, typically ranging from £18,800 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland 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 Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £20,680 per year — a discount of £1,320 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse School Cook jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.