Switching from chef to delivery driver: is it worth the salary change in the UK 2026?

Salary Comparison: Chef to Delivery Driver in the UK

According to our platform, the average annual salary for a chef in the UK is £39,140, ranging from £12,500 to £67,500, based on 25 submissions. In contrast, the average salary for a delivery driver is significantly lower, at £24,000.

Salary Changes by Region

In the North West, the average salary for a chef is £44,837, while in London, it's £58,170. Delivery drivers, however, earn a relatively uniform average salary across regions, at around £22,000.

Gender Pay Gap in the UK

Interestingly, our data shows that female chefs earn an average of £36,364, compared to £41,545 for their male counterparts. The pay gap is significantly larger for delivery drivers, with women earning an average of £20,000, compared to £25,000 for men.

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