Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Watford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Watford compares
In practical terms, a kitchen and catering assistants in the East earned a median of £9,512 during 2025, which works out to 19.7% below the UK-wide median of £11,840. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £9,512 has an effective purchasing power closer to £9,776. The all-jobs average in Watford is £31,833. By comparison, kitchen and catering assistantss earn 70.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £9,512 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £9,776 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Kitchen and catering assistants salary in areas near Watford
Salary data is by ONS region. Watford is in the 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 Watford?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the East (which includes Watford) is £9,512 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 Watford compare to the UK average?
Kitchen and catering assistants in the East earn 19.7% 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 Watford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Watford is £31,833. Kitchen and catering assistants in the East earn £9,512, which is 70.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for kitchen and catering assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Watford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.