Average Cooks Salary in East Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Ayrshire compares
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. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £18,535 stretches to roughly £20,081 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in East Ayrshire is £28,354. By comparison, cookss earn 34.6% 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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Cooks salary in areas near East Ayrshire
Salary data is by ONS region. East Ayrshire 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 East Ayrshire?
The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes East Ayrshire) 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 East Ayrshire 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 East Ayrshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Ayrshire is £28,354. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 34.6% 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 East Ayrshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.