Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Solihull
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Solihull compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the West Midlands reached £11,135, sitting 6.0% below the national median of £11,840. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £11,135 stretches to roughly £12,169 in real spending power. Compared to the Solihull average across all roles (£35,794), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 68.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £11,135 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,169 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Solihull
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average kitchen and catering assistants salary in Solihull?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Solihull) is £11,135 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 Solihull compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earn 6.0% 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 Solihull compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Solihull is £35,794. Kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earn £11,135, which is 68.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Solihull. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.