Average Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in Wolverhampton
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Wolverhampton compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earned £11,135. Compared to the UK median of £11,840, that's 6.0% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £11,135 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £12,169. Compared to the Wolverhampton average across all roles (£32,053), kitchen and catering assistantss take home 65.3% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton?
The median kitchen and catering assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Wolverhampton) 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wolverhampton is £32,053. Kitchen and catering assistants in the West Midlands earn £11,135, which is 65.3% 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 Wolverhampton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.