Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Warwick
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Warwick compares
Worth noting that kitchen and catering assistantss in the West Midlands earned £11,135 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £11,840 — a difference of 6.0%. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £11,135 has an effective purchasing power closer to £12,169. Compared to the Warwick average across all roles (£33,616), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 66.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £11,135 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £12,169 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Warwick
Salary data is by ONS region. Warwick is in the West Midlands 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 Warwick?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Warwick) is £11,135 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 Warwick compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earn 6.0% 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 Warwick compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Warwick is £33,616. Kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earn £11,135, which is 66.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Warwick. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.