Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Tewkesbury
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Tewkesbury compares
The median pay for kitchen and catering assistantss in the South West stood at £9,411 in 2025, placing them 20.5% below the UK-wide figure of £11,840. 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 Tewkesbury is £37,088. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 74.6% 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 Tewkesbury
Salary data is by ONS region. Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the South West (which includes Tewkesbury) 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 Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tewkesbury is £37,088. Kitchen and catering assistants in the South West earn £9,411, which is 74.6% 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 Tewkesbury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.