Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Harlow
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Harlow compares
The median pay for kitchen and catering assistantss in the East stood at £9,512 in 2025, placing them 19.7% below the UK-wide figure of £11,840. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £9,512 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £9,776. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Harlow is £32,320, so kitchen and catering assistantss sit 70.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £9,512 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £9,776 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Harlow
Salary data is by ONS region. Harlow is in the 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 Harlow?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the East (which includes Harlow) is £9,512 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 Harlow compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the East earn 19.7% 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 Harlow compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Harlow is £32,320. Kitchen and catering assistants in the East earn £9,512, which is 70.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Harlow. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.