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Catering Assistant Salary in Leicestershire

How much does a catering assistant earn in Leicestershire?

Average base salary in Leicestershire

£26,400 per year

per year in Leicestershire · 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 Leicestershire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for catering assistants near Leicestershire

Compare average catering assistant pay in Leicestershire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage catering assistant salaryJobs
Leicestershire This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leeds£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leicester£26,400 per yearView jobs
Leek£26,125 per yearView jobs
Leigh£26,125 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£26,125 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about catering assistant pay in Leicestershire

How much does a catering assistant earn in Leicestershire?

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

Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire?

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

How can a catering assistant in Leicestershire increase their salary?

Catering Assistants in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire and nationally?

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

Catering Assistant jobs in Leicestershire

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