Salary guide · Scottish Borders
How much does a school cook earn in Scottish Borders?
Average base salary in Scottish Borders
£20,680 per year
per year in Scottish Borders · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.
Academy Trustee in Scottish Borders
Average
£26,790 per year
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Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in Scottish BordersAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Scottish Borders
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£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in Scottish BordersAccounts Assistant in Scottish Borders
Average
£26,790 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in Scottish BordersThe average salary for a school cook in Scottish Borders is £20,680 per year, typically ranging from £18,800 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders it's £20,680 per year — a discount of £1,320 per year versus the UK average.
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