Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Hounslow
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Hounslow compares
In practical terms, a kitchen and catering assistants in the London earned a median of £14,974 during 2025, which works out to 26.5% above the UK-wide median of £11,840. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £14,974 has an effective purchasing power closer to £12,864. The all-jobs average in Hounslow is £38,422. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 61.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £14,974 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,864 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Hounslow
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in Hounslow?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the London (which includes Hounslow) is £14,974 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 Hounslow compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the London earn 26.5% above the national median of £11,840. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in Hounslow compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hounslow is £38,422. Kitchen and catering assistants in the London earn £14,974, which is 61.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Hounslow. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.