Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in New Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How New Forest compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical kitchen and catering assistants in the South East earned £11,286. Compared to the UK median of £11,840, that's 4.7% below. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £11,286 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £10,936. The all-jobs average in New Forest is £30,071. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 62.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £11,286 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £10,936 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near New Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. New Forest is in the South East 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 New Forest?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the South East (which includes New Forest) is £11,286 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 New Forest compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the South East earn 4.7% 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 New Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071. Kitchen and catering assistants in the South East earn £11,286, which is 62.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to New Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.