Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Southend-on-Sea UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Southend-on-Sea UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the East were paid a median of £9,512. The national equivalent stands at £11,840, putting this region 19.7% below. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £9,512 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £9,776. The all-jobs average in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 64.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £9,512 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £9,776 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Southend-on-Sea UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southend-on-Sea UA is in the 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 Southend-on-Sea UA?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the East (which includes Southend-on-Sea UA) is £9,512 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the East earn 19.7% 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. Kitchen and catering assistants in the East earn £9,512, which is 64.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southend-on-Sea UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.