Salary guide · Kent
How much does a catering assistant earn in Kent?
Average base salary in Kent
£26,125 per year
per year in Kent · 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 Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average catering assistant pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average catering assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| Kent This location | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Kelso | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Kendal | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Keswick | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Kettering | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
| Kidderminster | £26,125 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a catering assistant in Kent is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kent 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 Kent rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Catering Assistants in Kent 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 Kent it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.
Live catering assistant vacancies in Kent from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Catering Assistant jobs in KentLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.