Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Kingston upon Thames
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Kingston upon Thames 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. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £14,974 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £12,864. The all-jobs average in Kingston upon Thames is £36,898. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 59.4% 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 Kingston upon Thames
Salary data is by ONS region. Kingston upon Thames is in the London 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 Kingston upon Thames?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the London (which includes Kingston upon Thames) 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 Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Kingston upon Thames is £36,898. Kitchen and catering assistants in the London earn £14,974, which is 59.4% 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 Kingston upon Thames. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.