Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compares
Based on 2025 data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the South West earned £9,411 at the median — 20.5% below the national benchmark of £11,840. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £9,411 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £9,793. The all-jobs average in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 69.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £9,411 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £9,793 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is in the South West 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the South West (which includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA) is £9,411 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the South West earn 20.5% below the national median of £11,840. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121. Kitchen and catering assistants in the South West earn £9,411, which is 69.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.