Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in South Ribble
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How South Ribble compares
In 2025, kitchen and catering assistantss working in the North West took home a median salary of £11,872 — that's 0.3% above the national average of £11,840. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £11,872 has an effective purchasing power closer to £13,018. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Ribble is £30,126, so kitchen and catering assistantss sit 60.6% less that benchmark.
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 South Ribble
Salary data is by ONS region. South Ribble is in the North 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 Ribble?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the North West (which includes South Ribble) 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 South Ribble 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 South Ribble compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Ribble is £30,126. Kitchen and catering assistants in the North West earn £11,872, which is 60.6% 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 South Ribble. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.