Average Cooks Salary in Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, cookss in the Wales were paid a median of £17,717. The national equivalent stands at £17,885, putting this region 0.9% below. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £17,717 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £19,686. The all-jobs average in Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro is £26,535. By comparison, cookss earn 33.2% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £17,717 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,686 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cooks salary in Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro?
The median cooks salary in the Wales (which includes Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro) is £17,717 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 Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro compare to the UK average?
Cooks in the Wales earn 0.9% below the national median of £17,885. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is cooks a well-paid job in Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro is £26,535. Cooks in the Wales earn £17,717, which is 33.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cookss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.