Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Reading UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Reading UA compares
The median pay for kitchen and catering assistantss in the South East stood at £11,286 in 2025, placing them 4.7% below the UK-wide figure of £11,840. 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. Compared to the Reading UA average across all roles (£44,956), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 74.9% less.
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 Reading UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Reading UA 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 Reading UA?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the South East (which includes Reading UA) 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 Reading UA 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 Reading UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Reading UA is £44,956. Kitchen and catering assistants in the South East earn £11,286, which is 74.9% 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 Reading UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.