Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compares
A kitchen and catering assistants working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £10,404 in 2025 — 12.1% below the national figure of £11,840. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £10,404 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £11,560. Compared to the Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot average across all roles (£30,055), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 65.4% 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.
Kitchen and catering assistants salary across UK regions
Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
Salary data is by ONS region. Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is in the Wales 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Kitchen and catering assistants in the Wales earn £10,404, which is 65.4% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.