Kitchen and catering assistants Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 310,000 employees
10th percentile
£2,960
25th percentile
£6,529
Median
£11,068
Mean
£12,283
75th percentile
£17,187
90th percentile
£23,258
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £2,960 |
| 25th percentile | £6,529 |
| Median | £11,068 |
| Mean | £12,283 |
| 75th percentile | £17,187 |
| 90th percentile | £23,258 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£228
Mean £254
Hourly
£11.63
Mean £12.08
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £228 | £254 |
| Hourly | £11.63 | £12.08 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Accommodation and food service activities sector are £362/week. Earnings grew +4.5% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 27% of Kitchen work full-time
- 0.9% are self-employed
- 86% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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