Salary guide · South Ayrshire
How much does a school cook earn in South Ayrshire?
Average base salary in South Ayrshire
£20,900 per year
per year in South Ayrshire · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in South Ayrshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in South Ayrshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slough | £22,880 per year | View jobs |
| South East England | £22,440 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire This location | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in South Ayrshire
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in South AyrshireAccess Arrangements Coordinator in South Ayrshire
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in South AyrshireAccounts Assistant in South Ayrshire
Average
£27,075 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in South AyrshireThe average salary for a school cook in South Ayrshire is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Ayrshire tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school cook openings in South Ayrshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in South Ayrshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
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