Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Merton
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Merton compares
For kitchen and catering assistantss based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £14,974. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £11,840 — making this 26.5% above the norm. 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 Merton is £32,983. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 54.6% 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 Merton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in Merton?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the London (which includes Merton) 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 Merton 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 Merton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merton is £32,983. Kitchen and catering assistants in the London earn £14,974, which is 54.6% 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 Merton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.