Pastry Chef salary in Sheffield
The average Pastry Chef salary in Sheffield is £25,700 per year (£1,835/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £13.18/hr).
≈ £1,523 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £10.51/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Pastry Chef in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,835 / month after tax
Hourly: £13.18/hr • Daily: £99/day
Market median for an established Pastry Chef in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,291 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.08/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Pastry Chef specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Pastry Chef earning £25,700 takes home £1,835 net per month (or £423/week).
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Live Pastry Chef jobs in Sheffield
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Primary Care Key Account Manager
£26,814IQVIA • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
M and E Project Manager
£45,000VERTEC SERVICES Ltd • Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9FR
Motor Vehicle Technician - Renault
£45,000Stoneacre • Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2FU
Kitchen Assistant
£28,490Bupa • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PY
Mixed Associate Dentist
£130,000Medmatch • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
Support and Early Interventions Officer
£13,374Victim Support • Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Frequently asked questions about Pastry Chef pay in Sheffield
How much does a Pastry Chef earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?
The average Pastry Chef salary in Sheffield is £25,700 per year (or £13.18 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Pastry Chef roles start around £20,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £33,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Pastry Chef in Sheffield after UK tax?
On a median Pastry Chef salary of £25,700 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,835 per month (approx. £423 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 Pastry Chef in Sheffield?
A mid-level Pastry Chef in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £13.18/hr (ranging from £10.51/hr for junior roles to £17.08/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £99 per day.
Is a Pastry Chef salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?
With a net monthly income of £1,835 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 49% of a Pastry Chef's take-home pay — leaving £945 per month in disposable income.
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