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Catering Assistant Salary in West Sussex

How much does a catering assistant earn in West Sussex?

Average base salary in West Sussex

£26,125 per year

per year in West Sussex · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 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 West Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for catering assistants near West Sussex

Compare average catering assistant pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage catering assistant salaryJobs
West Midlands£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£26,400 per yearView jobs
West Sussex This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£26,125 per yearView jobs
Westbury£26,125 per yearView jobs
Western Isles£26,125 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about catering assistant pay in West Sussex

How much does a catering assistant earn in West Sussex?

The average salary for a catering assistant in West Sussex is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is West Sussex a well-paid area for catering assistants?

West Sussex tends to sit around 5% 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 West Sussex?

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

How can a catering assistant in West Sussex increase their salary?

Catering Assistants in West Sussex 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 West Sussex and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In West Sussex it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

Catering Assistant jobs in West Sussex

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