Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro compares
Worth noting that kitchen and catering assistantss in the Wales earned £10,404 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £11,840 — a difference of 12.1%. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro is £26,535, so kitchen and catering assistantss sit 60.8% less that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro) 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 Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro 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 Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro is £26,535. Kitchen and catering assistants in the Wales earn £10,404, which is 60.8% 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 Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.