As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cook I in Manchester, UK is £23,689, with an hourly rate of £11, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £22,411 to £25,106, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £22,411
50TH(Median)   £23,689
75TH   £25,106
Cook I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cook I Salary £22,411 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cook I Salary £23,689 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cook I Salary £25,106 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Cook I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cook I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cook I is about £23,689 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £11, a monthly salary of about £1,974, and a weekly pay of around £456. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cook I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Cook Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Cook I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £22,754 - £23,498, while Intermediate make £22,850 - £23,593, Senior earn £23,307 - £24,048, Specialist earn £23,689 - £24,493, Expert can reach £23,794 - £24,620 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cook I £23,269
Intermediate Level Cook I £23,364
Senior Level Cook I £23,794
Specialist Level Cook I £24,218
Expert Level Cook I £24,323
£23,269 0 yr
£23,364 < 2 yrs
£23,794 2-4 yrs
£24,218 5-8 yrs
£24,323 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 3%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Cook I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Cook I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £26,690 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £24,897, and Manchester pays around £23,689 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Line Cook or Cook I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Line Cook makes less than a Cook I. A Line Cook earns an average annual salary of £21,520. And a Cook I earns an average annual salary of £24,713.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Line Cook Manchester, UK
£17,617
£24,925
Line Cook/Prep Cook Manchester, UK
£16,078
£22,746
Cook/Line Prep Manchester, UK
£15,959
£22,577
Engineer I Manchester, UK
£26,546
£38,477
Attorney I Manchester, UK
£39,921
£46,014

Cook I Job Openings in Manchester, UK

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