Average Cooks Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
The going rate for cookss in the North East? £20,553 at the median in 2025. That compares to £17,885 nationally — a gap of 14.9% above. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £20,553 has an effective purchasing power closer to £22,811. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692, so cookss sit 30.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £20,553 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,811 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
Cooks salary across UK regions
Cooks salary in areas near Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington UA is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cooks salary in Darlington UA?
The median cooks salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £20,553 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 Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Cooks in the North East earn 14.9% above the national median of £17,885. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cooks a well-paid job in Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Cooks in the North East earn £20,553, which is 30.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cookss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.