Chefs Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median chefs salary in the UK is £26,531 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £26,301, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £14.00.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £23,042 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £30,928 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£26,531
Annual
UK Mean
£26,301
Annual
Hourly Rate
£14.00
Median
UK Jobs
152
Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £30,928 | £30,989 | £26,570 |
| North East | £27,236 | £25,614 | £30,229 |
| South East | £27,113 | £26,461 | £26,272 |
| Scotland | £26,967 | £26,884 | £29,217 |
| North West | £26,000 | £25,187 | £28,509 |
| Wales | £25,625 | £24,731 | £28,472 |
| West Midlands | £25,542 | £26,163 | £27,915 |
| South West | £24,183 | £24,466 | £25,164 |
| East | £24,083 | £24,909 | £24,751 |
| East Midlands | £23,315 | £22,661 | £25,398 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £23,042 | £23,128 | £25,461 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average chefs salary in the UK?
The median chefs salary in the UK is £26,531 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £26,301, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays chefss the most?
London pays the highest chefs salaries with a median of £30,928.
How does chefs pay vary by region?
Chefs salaries range from £23,042 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £30,928 in London.
Are chefs salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the hourly rate for a chefs?
The median hourly rate for a chefs in the UK is £14.00 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.