Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a school cook earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£21,120 per year
per year in Southampton · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £25,960 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Southampton
Average
£27,360 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in SouthamptonAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Southampton
Average
£48,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for a school cook in Southampton is £21,120 per year, typically ranging from £19,200 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school cook openings in Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £21,120 per year — a discount of £880 per year versus the UK average.
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