Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in East Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How East Ayrshire compares
For kitchen and catering assistantss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £13,135. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £11,840 — making this 10.9% above the norm. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £13,135 stretches to roughly £14,231 in real spending power. Compared to the East Ayrshire average across all roles (£28,354), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 53.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £13,135 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,231 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near East Ayrshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in East Ayrshire?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes East Ayrshire) is £13,135 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 East Ayrshire compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the Scotland earn 10.9% above the national median of £11,840. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in East Ayrshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Ayrshire is £28,354. Kitchen and catering assistants in the Scotland earn £13,135, which is 53.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Ayrshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.