Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Wakefield compares
In 2025, kitchen and catering assistantss working in the Yorkshire and The Humber took home a median salary of £11,988 — that's 1.3% above the national average of £11,840. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £11,988 stretches to roughly £13,246 in real spending power. Compared to the Wakefield average across all roles (£30,950), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 61.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £11,988 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,246 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Wakefield
Salary data is by ONS region. Wakefield is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 Wakefield?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Wakefield) is £11,988 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 Wakefield compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 1.3% above the national median of £11,840. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in Wakefield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950. Kitchen and catering assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £11,988, which is 61.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Wakefield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.