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Catering Assistant Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a catering assistant earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

£26,400 per year

per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for catering assistants near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average catering assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage catering assistant salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£26,400 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£26,125 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£26,125 per yearView jobs
Durham£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£25,850 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about catering assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a catering assistant earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average salary for a catering assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne a well-paid area for catering assistants?

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

How can a catering assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

Catering Assistants in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and nationally?

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

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