Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Rochdale
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Rochdale compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical kitchen and catering assistants in the North West earned £11,872. Compared to the UK median of £11,840, that's 0.3% above. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £11,872 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £13,018. Compared to the Rochdale average across all roles (£29,036), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 59.1% 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 Rochdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in Rochdale?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the North West (which includes Rochdale) 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rochdale is £29,036. Kitchen and catering assistants in the North West earn £11,872, which is 59.1% 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 Rochdale. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.