Salary guide · England
How much does a catering assistant earn in England?
Average base salary in England
£26,125 per year
per year in England · 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 England is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average catering assistant pay in England and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a catering assistant in England is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
England 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 England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Catering Assistants in England 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 England it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live catering assistant vacancies in England from schools, trusts and agencies.
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