School Cook Salary in Staines-upon-Thames

The average salary for a school cook in Staines-upon-Thames is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

School Cooks in Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.