Average Chefs Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, chefss in the East were paid a median of £24,083. The national equivalent stands at £26,531, putting this region 9.2% below. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £24,083 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £24,751. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, chefss earn 15.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £24,083 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £24,751 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Chefs salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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What is the average chefs salary in Norwich?
The median chefs salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £24,083 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does chefs pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Chefs in the East earn 9.2% below the national median of £26,531. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is chefs a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Chefs in the East earn £24,083, which is 15.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for chefss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.