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Catering Assistant Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does a catering assistant earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£28,600 per year

per year in Cambridgeshire · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,880 per year£28,600 per year£36,400 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 Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for catering assistants near Cambridgeshire

Compare average catering assistant pay in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage catering assistant salaryJobs
Camden£32,450 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire This location£28,600 per yearView jobs
Cambridge£28,600 per yearView jobs
Callander£26,125 per yearView jobs
Camberley£26,125 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£26,125 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Catering Assistant get paid in Cambridgeshire?

Frequently asked questions about catering assistant pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does a catering assistant earn in Cambridgeshire?

The average salary for a catering assistant in Cambridgeshire is £28,600 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £36,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridgeshire a well-paid area for catering assistants?

Cambridgeshire pays catering assistants around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire catering assistants in Cambridgeshire?

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

How can a catering assistant in Cambridgeshire increase their salary?

Catering Assistants in Cambridgeshire typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between catering assistant pay in Cambridgeshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Cambridgeshire it's £28,600 per year — a premium of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

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