Average Cooks Salary in Na h-Eileanan Siar
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Na h-Eileanan Siar compares
In practical terms, a cooks in the Scotland earned a median of £18,535 during 2025, which works out to 3.6% above the UK-wide median 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. The all-jobs average in Na h-Eileanan Siar is £28,766. By comparison, cookss earn 35.6% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cooks salary in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes Na h-Eileanan Siar) 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Na h-Eileanan Siar is £28,766. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 35.6% 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.