Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in South Hams
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How South Hams compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the South West were paid a median of £9,411. The national equivalent stands at £11,840, putting this region 20.5% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £9,411 stretches to roughly £9,793 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in South Hams is £28,329. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 66.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £9,411 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £9,793 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near South Hams
Salary data is by ONS region. South Hams is in the South West 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 Hams?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the South West (which includes South Hams) is £9,411 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 Hams compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the South West earn 20.5% 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 South Hams compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Hams is £28,329. Kitchen and catering assistants in the South West earn £9,411, which is 66.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Hams. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.