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Catering Assistant Salary in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a catering assistant earn in Bury St Edmunds?

Average base salary in Bury St Edmunds

£26,125 per year

per year in Bury St Edmunds · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 per year

Catering Assistant pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Catering Assistant pay in Bury St Edmunds is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for catering assistants near Bury St Edmunds

Compare average catering assistant pay in Bury St Edmunds and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage catering assistant salaryJobs
Bury St Edmunds This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Burnley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bury£26,125 per yearView jobs
Buxton£26,125 per yearView jobs
Caerleon£26,125 per yearView jobs
Caernarfon£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Catering Assistant get paid in Bury St Edmunds?

Frequently asked questions about catering assistant pay in Bury St Edmunds

How much does a catering assistant earn in Bury St Edmunds?

The average salary for a catering assistant in Bury St Edmunds is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Bury St Edmunds a well-paid area for catering assistants?

Bury St Edmunds tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for catering assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire catering assistants in Bury St Edmunds?

Live catering assistant openings in Bury St Edmunds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a catering assistant in Bury St Edmunds increase their salary?

Catering Assistants in Bury St Edmunds typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between catering assistant pay in Bury St Edmunds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Bury St Edmunds it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

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