Average Cooks Salary in Moray
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Moray 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. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £18,535 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,081. Compared to the Moray average across all roles (£27,419), cookss take home 32.4% 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.
Cooks salary across UK regions
Cooks salary in areas near Moray
Salary data is by ONS region. Moray is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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What is the average cooks salary in Moray?
The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes Moray) 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 Moray 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 Moray compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Moray is £27,419. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 32.4% 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 Moray. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.