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Average Cooks Salary in North Ayrshire

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 North Ayrshire compares

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

vs North Ayrshire all-jobs average -£16,938 (47.7% below)

In 2025, cookss working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £18,535 — that's 3.6% above the national average of £17,885. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,535 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,081. Compared to the North Ayrshire average across all roles (£35,473), cookss take home 47.7% 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cooks salary in North Ayrshire?

The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes North 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 North 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 North Ayrshire compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in North Ayrshire is £35,473. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 47.7% below the local average across all occupations.