Cooks Salary in Yorkshire and the Humber
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£14,727
Mean
£15,264
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £14,727 |
| Mean | £15,264 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Yorkshire and the Humber is £2,444/month. Cooks earn 50% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Accommodation and food service activities sector are £362/week. Earnings grew +4.5% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£19,346
Part-time (median)
£12,029
Full-time (mean)
£20,328
Part-time (mean)
£12,106
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £19,346 | £12,029 |
| Mean | £20,328 | £12,106 |
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