Salary guide · Witham
How much does a school cook earn in Witham?
Average base salary in Witham
£20,900 per year
per year in Witham · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in Witham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in Witham and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a school cook in Witham is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Witham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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School Cooks in Witham 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 Witham it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
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