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Catering Assistant Salary in Edinburgh

How much does a catering assistant earn in Edinburgh?

Average base salary in Edinburgh

£27,225 per year

per year in Edinburgh · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,780 per year£27,225 per year£34,650 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 Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for catering assistants near Edinburgh

Compare average catering assistant pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage catering assistant salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£27,225 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£27,225 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£26,125 per yearView jobs
Livingston£26,125 per yearView jobs
Stirling£26,125 per yearView jobs
Dundee£25,850 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about catering assistant pay in Edinburgh

How much does a catering assistant earn in Edinburgh?

The average salary for a catering assistant in Edinburgh is £27,225 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £34,650 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Edinburgh a well-paid area for catering assistants?

Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% 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 Edinburgh?

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

How can a catering assistant in Edinburgh increase their salary?

Catering Assistants in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £27,225 per year — a discount of £275 per year versus the UK average.

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