Cooks Salary in North East (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based region
£20,553
North East median
£19,856
North East mean
£17,885
UK national median
+14.9%
vs national

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Overview

The median salary for a cooks working in North East is £20,553 per year (gross, before tax) — 14.9% above the UK national median of £17,885 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in North East? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.

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How North East Compares

RegionMedian salaryvs national
North East £20,553 +14.9%
Yorkshire and The Humber £19,373 +8.3%
Scotland £18,535 +3.6%
Wales £17,717 -0.9%
Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this region and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a cooks in North East?

The median salary in North East is £20,553 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £19,856.

How does North East pay compare to the UK national average?

North East is 14.9% above the UK national median of £17,885 for this occupation.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25