Average Cooks Salary in West Dunbartonshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How West Dunbartonshire compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, cookss in the Scotland were paid a median of £18,535. The national equivalent stands at £17,885, putting this region 3.6% above. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,535 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,081. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in West Dunbartonshire is £30,033, so cookss sit 38.3% less that benchmark.
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 West Dunbartonshire
Salary data is by ONS region. West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire?
The median cooks salary in the Scotland (which includes West Dunbartonshire) 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 West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in West Dunbartonshire is £30,033. Cooks in the Scotland earn £18,535, which is 38.3% 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 West Dunbartonshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.