Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Bolsover
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Bolsover compares
In 2025, kitchen and catering assistantss working in the East Midlands took home a median salary of £13,303 — that's 12.4% above the national average of £11,840. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £13,303 stretches to roughly £14,491 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bolsover is £30,441, so kitchen and catering assistantss sit 56.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £13,303 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,491 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Bolsover
Salary data is by ONS region. Bolsover is in the East Midlands 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 Bolsover?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Bolsover) is £13,303 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 Bolsover compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the East Midlands earn 12.4% above the national median of £11,840. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in Bolsover compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bolsover is £30,441. Kitchen and catering assistants in the East Midlands earn £13,303, which is 56.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bolsover. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.