Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
In practical terms, a kitchen and catering assistants in the North West earned a median of £11,872 during 2025, which works out to 0.3% above the UK-wide median of £11,840. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £11,872 stretches to roughly £13,018 in real spending power. Compared to the Preston average across all roles (£32,655), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 63.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £11,872 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,018 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Preston
Salary data is by ONS region. Preston is in the North West 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 Preston?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £11,872 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 Preston compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the North West earn 0.3% above the national median of £11,840. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Kitchen and catering assistants in the North West earn £11,872, which is 63.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.