Kitchen and catering assistants Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the UK is £11,840 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £12,974, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £12.41.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £9,411 in South West to £14,974 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£11,840
Annual
UK Mean
£12,974
Annual
Hourly Rate
£12.41
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £14,974 | £17,129 | £12,864 |
| East Midlands | £13,303 | £13,604 | £14,491 |
| Scotland | £13,135 | £14,951 | £14,231 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £11,988 | £12,628 | £13,246 |
| North West | £11,872 | £12,203 | £13,018 |
| South East | £11,286 | £12,533 | £10,936 |
| West Midlands | £11,135 | £12,434 | £12,169 |
| North East | £10,408 | £11,530 | £11,552 |
| Wales | £10,404 | £11,140 | £11,560 |
| East | £9,512 | £11,225 | £9,776 |
| South West | £9,411 | £11,036 | £9,793 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in the UK?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the UK is £11,840 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £12,974, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays kitchen and catering assistants the most?
London pays the highest kitchen and catering assistants salaries with a median of £14,974.
How does kitchen and catering assistants pay vary by region?
Kitchen and catering assistants salaries range from £9,411 in South West to £14,974 in London.
Are kitchen and catering assistants salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for kitchen and catering assistants?
The median hourly rate for kitchen and catering assistants in the UK is £12.41 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.