Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Torbay UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Torbay UA compares
In 2025, kitchen and catering assistantss working in the South West took home a median salary of £9,411 — that's 20.5% below the national average of £11,840. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £9,411 has an effective purchasing power closer to £9,793. Compared to the Torbay UA average across all roles (£28,066), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 66.5% less.
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 Torbay UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Torbay UA 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 Torbay UA?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the South West (which includes Torbay UA) 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 Torbay UA 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 Torbay UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torbay UA is £28,066. Kitchen and catering assistants in the South West earn £9,411, which is 66.5% 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 Torbay UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.