How much does a cook make in the United Kingdom?
£26,670a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,222 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,893
- Equals
- $35,690
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What cooks earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £20,050Median: £26,670Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $35,740 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $35,690 |
| 11. Sweden estimate | $34,600 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant£28,660
- Rail conductor£46,060
- Guide£27,290
- Waiter£23,230
- Bartender£25,080
- Hairdresser£24,280
- Beautician£24,120
- Household manager£28,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,222 a month, £26,670 a year.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $35,690 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: £28,660 a year against £26,670 for a cook, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate