Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in County Durham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How County Durham UA compares
If you're a kitchen and catering assistants in the North East, the typical salary in 2025 was £10,408. That's 12.1% below what kitchen and catering assistantss earn nationally (£11,840). Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £10,408 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £11,552. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in County Durham UA is £29,393, so kitchen and catering assistantss sit 64.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £10,408 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £11,552 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near County Durham UA
Salary data is by ONS region. County Durham UA is in the North East 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 County Durham UA?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the North East (which includes County Durham UA) is £10,408 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 County Durham UA compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the North East 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 County Durham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in County Durham UA is £29,393. Kitchen and catering assistants in the North East earn £10,408, which is 64.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to County Durham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.