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Average Cooks Salary in Flintshire / Sir y Fflint

ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Wales region

£17,717

-£168 (0.9% below) vs UK average

UK median: £17,885 · Hourly: £14.46

Wales vs all UK regions

Wales£17,717Wales£17,717North East£20,553

Mean annual: £18,343 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Flintshire / Sir y Fflint compares

vs UK average for cookss -£168 (0.9% below)

vs Flintshire / Sir y Fflint all-jobs average -£16,763 (48.6% below)

Based on 2025 data, cookss in the Wales earned £17,717 at the median — 0.9% below the national benchmark of £17,885. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £17,717 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £19,686. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Flintshire / Sir y Fflint is £34,480, so cookss sit 48.6% less that benchmark.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £17,717 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,686 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cooks salary in Flintshire / Sir y Fflint?

The median cooks salary in the Wales (which includes Flintshire / Sir y Fflint) is £17,717 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 Flintshire / Sir y Fflint compare to the UK average?

Cooks in the Wales earn 0.9% below the national median of £17,885. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is cooks a well-paid job in Flintshire / Sir y Fflint compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Flintshire / Sir y Fflint is £34,480. Cooks in the Wales earn £17,717, which is 48.6% below the local average across all occupations.