Salary guide · London
How much does a catering assistant earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£31,625 per year
per year in London · 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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average catering assistant pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average catering assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £32,450 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £31,625 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £30,250 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £28,875 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a catering assistant in London is £31,625 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £40,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays catering assistants around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
Live catering assistant openings in London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Catering Assistants in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In London it's £31,625 per year — a premium of £4,125 per year versus the UK average.
Live catering assistant vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Catering Assistant jobs in LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.