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Food Service Assistant Salary in Canterbury

How much does a food service assistant earn in Canterbury?

Average base salary in Canterbury

£27,075 per year

per year in Canterbury · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Food Service Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical food service assistant pay across the UK. Food Service Assistant pay in Canterbury is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for food service assistants near Canterbury

Compare average food service assistant pay in Canterbury and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage food service assistant salaryJobs
Camden£33,630 per yearView jobs
Cardiff£28,215 per yearView jobs
Canterbury This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£27,075 per yearView jobs
Cannock£27,075 per yearView jobs
Cardigan£27,075 per yearView jobs
Carlisle£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Food Service Assistant get paid in Canterbury?

Frequently asked questions about food service assistant pay in Canterbury

How much does a food service assistant earn in Canterbury?

The average salary for a food service assistant in Canterbury is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Canterbury a well-paid area for food service assistants?

Canterbury tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for food service assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire food service assistants in Canterbury?

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

How can a food service assistant in Canterbury increase their salary?

Food Service Assistants in Canterbury typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set 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 food service assistant pay in Canterbury and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Canterbury it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

Food Service Assistant jobs in Canterbury

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