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Catering Assistant Salary in East Sussex

How much does a catering assistant earn in East Sussex?

Average base salary in East Sussex

£26,125 per year

per year in East Sussex · 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 East Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for catering assistants near East Sussex

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

CityAverage catering assistant salaryJobs
East of England£28,050 per yearView jobs
Edinburgh£27,225 per yearView jobs
East Riding of Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
East Sussex This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£26,125 per yearView jobs
Eastbourne£26,125 per yearView jobs
Ebbw Vale£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about catering assistant pay in East Sussex

How much does a catering assistant earn in East Sussex?

The average salary for a catering assistant in East Sussex 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 East Sussex a well-paid area for catering assistants?

East Sussex 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 East Sussex?

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

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

Catering Assistants in East Sussex 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 Sussex and nationally?

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

Catering Assistant jobs in East Sussex

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