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School Cook Salary in Tyne and Wear

How much does a school cook earn in Tyne and Wear?

Average base salary in Tyne and Wear

£20,900 per year

per year in Tyne and Wear · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,000 per year£20,900 per year£23,750 per year

Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Tyne and Wear is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school cooks near Tyne and Wear

Compare average school cook pay in Tyne and Wear and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school cook salaryJobs
Tyne and Wear This location£20,900 per yearView jobs
Trowbridge£20,900 per yearView jobs
Truro£20,900 per yearView jobs
Tunbridge Wells£20,900 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£20,900 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£20,900 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£20,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about school cook pay in Tyne and Wear

How much does a school cook earn in Tyne and Wear?

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

Is Tyne and Wear a well-paid area for school cooks?

Tyne and Wear tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire school cooks in Tyne and Wear?

Live school cook openings in Tyne and Wear rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a school cook in Tyne and Wear increase their salary?

School Cooks in Tyne and Wear 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.

What's the difference between school cook pay in Tyne and Wear and nationally?

Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In Tyne and Wear it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

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