Salary guide · West Sussex
How much does a school cook earn in West Sussex?
Average base salary in West Sussex
£20,900 per year
per year in West Sussex · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in West Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £21,120 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex This location | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Western Isles | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in West Sussex
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in West SussexAccess Arrangements Coordinator in West Sussex
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in West SussexThe average salary for a school cook in West Sussex is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Sussex 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 West Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in West Sussex 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 West Sussex it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in West Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse School Cook jobs in West SussexLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.