Average Cooks Salary in Dumfries and Galloway
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Dumfries and Galloway compares
The median pay for cookss in the Scotland stood at £18,535 in 2025, placing them 3.6% above the UK-wide figure of £17,885. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,535 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,081. Compared to the Dumfries and Galloway average across all roles (£29,291), cookss take home 36.7% less.
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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Cooks salary in areas near Dumfries and Galloway
Salary data is by ONS region. Dumfries and Galloway is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cooks salary in Dumfries and Galloway?
The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes Dumfries and Galloway) 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 Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 36.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cookss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dumfries and Galloway. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.