As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Sous Chef in the United Kingdom is £37,387, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,894 to £42,241, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,894
50TH(Median)   £37,387
75TH   £42,241
Junior Sous Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Junior Sous Chef Salary £33,894 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Junior Sous Chef Salary £37,387 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Junior Sous Chef Salary £42,241 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Junior Sous Chef Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Junior Sous Chef salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Junior Sous Chef is about £37,387 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,116, and a weekly pay of around £719. Click the switch button below to see more details about Junior Sous Chef hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Junior Sous Chefs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Junior Sous Chef's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,676 - £36,761, while Intermediate make £34,832 - £36,866, Senior earn £35,406 - £37,387, Specialist earn £36,761 - £39,198, Expert can reach £37,387 - £40,140 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Junior Sous Chef £36,084
Intermediate Level Junior Sous Chef £36,240
Senior Level Junior Sous Chef £36,761
Specialist Level Junior Sous Chef £38,257
Expert Level Junior Sous Chef £39,198
£36,084 0 yr
£36,240 < 2 yrs
£36,761 2-4 yrs
£38,257 5-8 yrs
£39,198 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Junior Sous Chef?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Junior Sous Chef are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,378 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,665, and Manchester pays around £35,837 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Executive Chef or Junior Sous Chef?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Executive Chef makes more than a Junior Sous Chef. A Executive Chef earns an average annual salary of £41,009. And a Junior Sous Chef earns an average annual salary of £37,387.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Executive Chef
£32,384
£51,954
Head Chef
£34,756
£55,759
Private Chef
£30,261
£48,547
Kitchen Director/Chef
£34,442
£55,257
Junior Accountant
£27,232
£41,874

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