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Average Cooks Salary in Aberdeenshire

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£18,535

+£650 (3.6% above) vs UK average

UK median: £17,885 · Hourly: £13.50

Scotland vs all UK regions

Wales£17,717Scotland£18,535North East£20,553

Mean annual: £18,299 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Aberdeenshire compares

vs UK average for cookss +£650 (3.6% above)

vs Aberdeenshire all-jobs average -£13,016 (41.3% below)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical cooks in the Scotland earned £18,535. Compared to the UK median of £17,885, that's 3.6% above. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £18,535 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,081. The all-jobs average in Aberdeenshire is £31,551. By comparison, cookss earn 41.3% less than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £18,535 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,081 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cooks salary in Aberdeenshire?

The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeenshire) is £18,535 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does cooks pay in Aberdeenshire compare to the UK average?

Cooks in the Scotland earn 3.6% above the national median of £17,885. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is cooks a well-paid job in Aberdeenshire compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeenshire is £31,551. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 41.3% below the local average across all occupations.