Average Cooks Salary in North Lanarkshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How North Lanarkshire compares
For cookss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £18,535. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £17,885 — making this 3.6% above the norm. 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. Compared to the North Lanarkshire average across all roles (£32,362), cookss take home 42.7% 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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Cooks salary in areas near North Lanarkshire
Salary data is by ONS region. North Lanarkshire is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cooks salary in North Lanarkshire?
The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes North Lanarkshire) 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 Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Lanarkshire is £32,362. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 42.7% 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 North Lanarkshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.