Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
The median pay for kitchen and catering assistantss in the North East stood at £10,408 in 2025, placing them 12.1% below the UK-wide figure of £11,840. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £10,408 has an effective purchasing power closer to £11,552. Compared to the Darlington UA average across all roles (£29,692), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 64.9% less.
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 Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington 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 Darlington UA?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the North East (which includes Darlington 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 Darlington 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 Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Kitchen and catering assistants in the North East earn £10,408, which is 64.9% 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 Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.