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Catering Assistant Salary in East Midlands

How much does a catering assistant earn in East Midlands?

Average base salary in East Midlands

£26,400 per year

per year in East Midlands · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£26,400 per year£33,600 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 East Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for catering assistants near East Midlands

Compare average catering assistant pay in East Midlands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage catering assistant salaryJobs
East of England£28,050 per yearView jobs
East Midlands This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
East Riding of Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
East Grinstead£26,125 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£26,125 per yearView jobs
East Lothian£26,125 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about catering assistant pay in East Midlands

How much does a catering assistant earn in East Midlands?

The average salary for a catering assistant in East Midlands is £26,400 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £33,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is East Midlands a well-paid area for catering assistants?

East Midlands tends to sit around 4% 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 East Midlands?

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

How can a catering assistant in East Midlands increase their salary?

Catering Assistants in East Midlands 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 East Midlands and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In East Midlands it's £26,400 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.

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