Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In 2025, kitchen and catering assistantss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £10,404 — that's 12.1% below the national average of £11,840. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £10,404 has an effective purchasing power closer to £11,560. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so kitchen and catering assistantss sit 69.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £10,404 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £11,560 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd is in the Wales 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £10,404 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the Wales earn 12.1% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Kitchen and catering assistants in the Wales earn £10,404, which is 69.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.