Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Test Valley
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Test Valley compares
Based on 2025 data, kitchen and catering assistantss in the South East earned £11,286 at the median — 4.7% below the national benchmark of £11,840. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £11,286 stretches to roughly £10,936 in real spending power. Compared to the Test Valley average across all roles (£33,566), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 66.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £11,286 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £10,936 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Test Valley
Salary data is by ONS region. Test Valley is in the South 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 Test Valley?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the South East (which includes Test Valley) is £11,286 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 Test Valley compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the South East earn 4.7% 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 Test Valley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Test Valley is £33,566. Kitchen and catering assistants in the South East earn £11,286, which is 66.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Test Valley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.