Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in South Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How South Ayrshire compares
In practical terms, a kitchen and catering assistants in the Scotland earned a median of £13,135 during 2025, which works out to 10.9% above the UK-wide median of £11,840. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £13,135 stretches to roughly £14,231 in real spending power. Compared to the South Ayrshire average across all roles (£33,928), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 61.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £13,135 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,231 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near South Ayrshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Ayrshire is in the Scotland 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 South Ayrshire?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes South Ayrshire) is £13,135 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 South Ayrshire compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the Scotland earn 10.9% above the national median of £11,840. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in South Ayrshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Ayrshire is £33,928. Kitchen and catering assistants in the Scotland earn £13,135, which is 61.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Ayrshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.