Average Cooks Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
Worth noting that cookss in the Scotland earned £18,535 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,885 — a difference of 3.6%. 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. The all-jobs average in Scottish Borders is £28,275. By comparison, cookss earn 34.4% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Scottish Borders
Salary data is by ONS region. Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?
The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 34.4% 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 Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.