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Food Service Assistant Salary in Southampton

How much does a food service assistant earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£27,360 per year

per year in Southampton · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£27,360 per year£34,560 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for food service assistants near Southampton

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

CityAverage food service assistant salaryJobs
Southwark£33,630 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£27,075 per yearView jobs
Southport£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about food service assistant pay in Southampton

How much does a food service assistant earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a food service assistant in Southampton is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton?

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

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

Food Service Assistants in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Southampton it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

Food Service Assistant jobs in Southampton

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