Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Huntingdonshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Huntingdonshire compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the East were paid a median of £9,512. The national equivalent stands at £11,840, putting this region 19.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £9,512 stretches to roughly £9,776 in real spending power. Compared to the Huntingdonshire average across all roles (£32,441), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 70.7% less.
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 Huntingdonshire
Salary data is by ONS region. Huntingdonshire 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 Huntingdonshire?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the East (which includes Huntingdonshire) 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 Huntingdonshire 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 Huntingdonshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Huntingdonshire is £32,441. Kitchen and catering assistants in the East earn £9,512, which is 70.7% 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 Huntingdonshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.