Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Knowsley
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Knowsley compares
Worth noting that kitchen and catering assistantss in the North West earned £11,872 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £11,840 — a difference of 0.3%. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £11,872 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £13,018. Compared to the Knowsley average across all roles (£32,181), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 63.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £11,872 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,018 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Knowsley
Salary data is by ONS region. Knowsley is in the North West 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 Knowsley?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the North West (which includes Knowsley) is £11,872 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 Knowsley compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the North West earn 0.3% above the national median of £11,840. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in Knowsley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Knowsley is £32,181. Kitchen and catering assistants in the North West earn £11,872, which is 63.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Knowsley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.