Cooks Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Accommodation and food service activities sector are £362/week. Earnings grew +4.5% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
Male
£25,994
Mean annual pay
Male
£28,985
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Median | £25,994 |
| Mean | £28,985 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£23,165
Full-time (mean)
£24,535
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £23,165 |
| Mean | £24,535 |
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