What is the median salary for Chef in Edinburgh?

The median salary for Chef in Edinburgh is GBP 31,575 - GBP 32,000 per year.

How does the Chef salary in Edinburgh compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Chef in United Kingdom is GBP 34,422 - GBP 40,000, while in Edinburgh it is GBP 35,453 - GBP 35,913.

Chef Salary in United Kingdom

Chef Salary in Edinburgh

Based on 739 job listings - Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2026

-27.9% vs 2025

Average salary

£35,453 - £35,913

Median salary

£31,575 - £32,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£27k

25th percentile£28k

Median£32k

75th percentile£45k

90th percentile£45k

50% of professionals earn between £28,000 - £45,000 GBP

The median salary is £31,575

Compare with national average

Edinburgh

Average salary

35,453 - 35,913

Median salary

31,575 - 32,000

739 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

34,422 - 40,000

Median salary

34,422 - 40,000

95,354 job openings

Other cities

London13,570 job openings

Manchester1,090 job openings

Birmingham890 job openings

Glasgow890 job openings

Bristol779 job openings

Westminster652 job openings

Oxford640 job openings

Cambridge628 job openings

Cardiff622 job openings

Bath576 job openings

Liverpool546 job openings

Leeds531 job openings

Sheffield425 job openings

Exeter418 job openings

Southampton418 job openings

Milton Keynes378 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne375 job openings

Nottingham363 job openings

Chester356 job openings

Brighton330 job openings

Reading324 job openings

Coventry301 job openings

Belfast295 job openings

Guildford279 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is GBP 35,453 - GBP 35,913 per year in 2026, based on 739 job listings.

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