Average Cooks Salary in Perth and Kinross
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Perth and Kinross compares
The going rate for cookss in the Scotland? £18,535 at the median in 2025. That compares to £17,885 nationally — a gap of 3.6% above. 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 Perth and Kinross average across all roles (£31,441), cookss take home 41.0% 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 Perth and Kinross
Salary data is by ONS region. Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross?
The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes Perth and Kinross) 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 Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Perth and Kinross is £31,441. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 41.0% 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 Perth and Kinross. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.