Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the Wales were paid a median of £10,404. The national equivalent stands at £11,840, putting this region 12.1% below. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £10,404 has an effective purchasing power closer to £11,560. Compared to the Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful average across all roles (£27,843), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 62.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £10,404 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £11,560 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) is £10,404 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the Wales earn 12.1% 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. Kitchen and catering assistants in the Wales earn £10,404, which is 62.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.