Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a catering assistant earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£26,125 per year
per year in Dorset · NJC support staff scale
Catering Assistant pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Catering Assistant pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average catering assistant pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average catering assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a catering assistant in Dorset is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for catering assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live catering assistant openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Catering Assistants in Dorset 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.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Dorset it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live catering assistant vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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