Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in South Derbyshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Derbyshire compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the East Midlands were paid a median of £13,303. The national equivalent stands at £11,840, putting this region 12.4% above. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £13,303 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £14,491. The all-jobs average in South Derbyshire is £32,938. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 59.6% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £13,303 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £14,491 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near South Derbyshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Derbyshire is in the East Midlands 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 Derbyshire?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes South Derbyshire) is £13,303 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 Derbyshire compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the East Midlands earn 12.4% above the national median of £11,840. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in South Derbyshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Derbyshire is £32,938. Kitchen and catering assistants in the East Midlands earn £13,303, which is 59.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Derbyshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.