Cooks Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 40,000 employees
10th percentile
£7,726
25th percentile
£12,072
Median
£16,215
Mean
£16,894
75th percentile
£21,755
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £7,726 |
| 25th percentile | £12,072 |
| Median | £16,215 |
| Mean | £16,894 |
| 75th percentile | £21,755 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£1,351£16,215
−Income tax
£61£729
−National Insurance
£24£292
=Take-home pay
£1,266£15,194
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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