Chef salary in Nottingham
The average Chef salary in Nottingham is £26,900 per year (£1,907/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £13.79/hr).
≈ £1,583 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £11.03/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Chef in Nottingham (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,907 / month after tax
Hourly: £13.79/hr • Daily: £103/day
Market median for an established Chef in Nottingham (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,387 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.90/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Chef specialists in Nottingham (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Nottingham
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Chef earning £26,900 takes home £1,907 net per month (or £440/week).
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Live Chef jobs in Nottingham
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Business Services Assistant
£26,436Essential Employment • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
£78,711Experian • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Property Manager
£28,000Magnus James • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Centre Manager - Erewash Contracts at West Park Leisure Centre in Long Eaton Derbyshire.
NegotiableParkwood Holdings Limited • Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AA
Energy Specialist RES - Nottingham
£31,845E.O.N Worldwide • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Credit Controller
£22,849VF Corporation • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Frequently asked questions about Chef pay in Nottingham
How much does a Chef earn in Nottingham in 2026/27?
The average Chef salary in Nottingham is £26,900 per year (or £13.79 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Chef roles start around £21,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £34,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Chef in Nottingham after UK tax?
On a median Chef salary of £26,900 in Nottingham, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,907 per month (approx. £440 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Chef in Nottingham?
A mid-level Chef in Nottingham earns an equivalent hourly rate of £13.79/hr (ranging from £11.03/hr for junior roles to £17.90/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £103 per day.
Is a Chef salary enough to live comfortably in Nottingham?
With a net monthly income of £1,907 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £930 per month in Nottingham, housing takes approximately 49% of a Chef's take-home pay — leaving £977 per month in disposable income.
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