Cooks Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£20,783
per year
Hourly Rate
£9.99
per hour
Mean Salary
£20,585
per year
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £20,783 |
| Monthly | £1,732 |
| Fortnightly | £799 |
| Weekly | £400 |
| Daily | £80 |
| Hourly | £9.99 |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Cooks in the UK is £20,783, equating to £1,732 per month or £9.99 per hour.
The Cooks salary of £20,783 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching and Childcare Support Occupations | £20,783 | £9.99 |
| Educational support assistants | £20,726 | £9.96 |
| Other elementary services occupations n.e.c. | £21,039 | £10.11 |
| Teaching assistants | £21,378 | £10.28 |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £21,769 | £10.47 |
| Housekeeping and Related Services | £21,790 | £10.48 |
| Officers of non-governmental organisations | £21,822 | £10.49 |
| Library clerks and assistants | £19,437 | £9.34 |
| Early education and childcare assistants | £22,171 | £10.66 |
| Receptionists | £19,348 | £9.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Cooks salary in the UK?
The median Cooks salary in the United Kingdom is £20,783 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Cooks earn per hour?
A Cooks earns approximately £9.99 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Cooks?
A Cooks earns approximately £1,732 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Cooks a well-paid job in the UK?
The Cooks salary of £20,783 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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