Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
In 2025, kitchen and catering assistantss working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £13,135 — that's 10.9% above the national average of £11,840. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £13,135 has an effective purchasing power closer to £14,231. The all-jobs average in Aberdeen City is £35,483. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 63.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £13,135 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,231 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Aberdeen City
Salary data is by ONS region. Aberdeen City is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in Aberdeen City?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £13,135 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does kitchen and catering assistants pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the Scotland earn 10.9% above the national median of £11,840. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Kitchen and catering assistants in the Scotland earn £13,135, which is 63.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.