Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
Based on 2025 data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the North West earned £11,872 at the median — 0.3% above the national benchmark of £11,840. 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. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 67.5% less than the typical worker locally.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Manchester 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 Manchester?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) 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 Manchester 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Kitchen and catering assistants in the North West earn £11,872, which is 67.5% 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 Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.