Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£12,471
per year
Hourly Rate
£6.00
per hour
Mean Salary
£13,906
per year
Salary Range
Kitchen and catering assistants salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £3,20425th: £6,815Median: £12,47175th: £19,36990th: £26,257
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £12,471 |
| Monthly | £1,039 |
| Fortnightly | £480 |
| Weekly | £240 |
| Daily | £48 |
| Hourly | £6.00 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £3,204 | £267 | Entry level |
| 25th | £6,815 | £568 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £12,471 | £1,039 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £19,369 | £1,614 | Experienced |
| 90th | £26,257 | £2,188 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Kitchen and catering assistants in the UK is £12,471, equating to £1,039 per month or £6.00 per hour.
Salaries range from £3,204 at entry level (10th percentile) to £26,257 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £23,053.
The Kitchen and catering assistants salary of £12,471 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Kitchen and catering assistants salary in the UK?
The median Kitchen and catering assistants salary in the United Kingdom is £12,471 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Kitchen and catering assistants earn per hour?
A Kitchen and catering assistants earns approximately £6.00 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Kitchen and catering assistants?
A Kitchen and catering assistants earns approximately £1,039 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Kitchen and catering assistants a well-paid job in the UK?
The Kitchen and catering assistants salary of £12,471 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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