Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Reigate and Banstead
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Reigate and Banstead compares
In 2025, kitchen and catering assistantss working in the South East took home a median salary of £11,286 — that's 4.7% below the national average of £11,840. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £11,286 stretches to roughly £10,936 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Reigate and Banstead is £39,073. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 71.1% 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 Reigate and Banstead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in Reigate and Banstead?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the South East (which includes Reigate and Banstead) 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 Reigate and Banstead 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 Reigate and Banstead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Reigate and Banstead is £39,073. Kitchen and catering assistants in the South East earn £11,286, which is 71.1% 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 Reigate and Banstead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.