Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Newcastle-under-Lyme
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newcastle-under-Lyme compares
The median pay for kitchen and catering assistantss in the West Midlands stood at £11,135 in 2025, placing them 6.0% below the UK-wide figure of £11,840. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £11,135 stretches to roughly £12,169 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 59.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £11,135 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,169 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Newcastle-under-Lyme
Salary data is by ONS region. Newcastle-under-Lyme is in the West Midlands 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Newcastle-under-Lyme) is £11,135 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earn 6.0% 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £27,238. Kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earn £11,135, which is 59.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Newcastle-under-Lyme. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.