Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in South Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How South Tyneside compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the North East were paid a median of £10,408. The national equivalent stands at £11,840, putting this region 12.1% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £10,408 stretches to roughly £11,552 in real spending power. Compared to the South Tyneside average across all roles (£25,490), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 59.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £10,408 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £11,552 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near South Tyneside
Salary data is by ONS region. South Tyneside is in the North East 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 Tyneside?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the North East (which includes South Tyneside) is £10,408 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 Tyneside compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the North East earn 12.1% 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 Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490. Kitchen and catering assistants in the North East earn £10,408, which is 59.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.