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Average Cooks Salary in Highland

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 Highland compares

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

vs Highland all-jobs average -£11,865 (39.0% below)

Worth noting that cookss in the Scotland earned £18,535 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,885 — a difference of 3.6%. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Highland is £30,400, so cookss sit 39.0% less that benchmark.

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 Highland?

The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes Highland) 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 Highland 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 Highland compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Highland is £30,400. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 39.0% below the local average across all occupations.