As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Line Cook in the United Kingdom is £24,758, with an hourly rate of £12, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £23,423 to £26,239, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £23,423
50TH(Median)   £24,758
75TH   £26,239
Line Cook Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Line Cook Salary £23,423 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Line Cook Salary £24,758 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Line Cook Salary £26,239 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Line Cook salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Line Cook is about £24,758 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £12, a monthly salary of about £2,063, and a weekly pay of around £476. Click the switch button below to see more details about Line Cook hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Line Cooks Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Line Cook's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £24,001 - £24,758, while Intermediate make £24,459 - £25,244, Senior earn £24,718 - £25,532, Specialist earn £24,758 - £25,598, Expert can reach £24,869 - £25,731 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Line Cook £24,519
Intermediate Level Line Cook £24,979
Senior Level Line Cook £25,244
Specialist Level Line Cook £25,311
Expert Level Line Cook £25,421
£24,519 0 yr
£24,979 < 2 yrs
£25,244 2-4 yrs
£25,311 5-8 yrs
£25,421 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 2%
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 Line Cook?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Line Cook are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £26,739 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £24,942, and Manchester pays around £23,732 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Line Cook/Prep Cook or Line Cook?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Line Cook/Prep Cook makes less than a Line Cook. A Line Cook/Prep Cook earns an average annual salary of £20,488. And a Line Cook earns an average annual salary of £24,758.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Line Cook/Prep Cook
£16,773
£23,730
Cook/Line Prep
£16,649
£23,554

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