Average Cooks Salary in Redcar and Cleveland UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Redcar and Cleveland UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median cooks salary in the North East reached £20,553, sitting 14.9% above the national median of £17,885. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £20,553 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £22,811. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Redcar and Cleveland UA is £28,356, so cookss sit 27.5% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £20,553 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,811 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
Cooks salary across UK regions
Cooks salary in areas near Redcar and Cleveland UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Redcar and Cleveland UA is in the North East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cooks salary in Redcar and Cleveland UA?
The median cooks salary in the North East (which includes Redcar and Cleveland UA) is £20,553 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 Redcar and Cleveland UA compare to the UK average?
Cooks in the North East earn 14.9% above the national median of £17,885. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cooks a well-paid job in Redcar and Cleveland UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Redcar and Cleveland UA is £28,356. Cooks in the North East earn £20,553, which is 27.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cookss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Redcar and Cleveland UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.