Kitchen Assistant salary in Edinburgh
The average Kitchen Assistant salary in Edinburgh is £20,600 per year (£1,529/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £10.56/hr).
≈ £1,283 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £8.46/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Kitchen Assistant in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,529 / month after tax
Hourly: £10.56/hr • Daily: £79/day
Market median for an established Kitchen Assistant in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,901 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £13.74/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Kitchen Assistant specialists in Edinburgh (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Edinburgh
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Kitchen Assistant earning £20,600 takes home £1,529 net per month (or £353/week).
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Live Kitchen Assistant jobs in Edinburgh
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Mental Health Officer - Waverley Court - 16866_1793105912
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Data Engineer - Waverley Court - 17047_1793107221
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Investigating Officer - Waverley Court - 17058_1792684254
£47,639CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Engineering Supervisor
£27,852Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 2HD
Social Worker (Children's Services) - Waverley Court - 16938_1792421008
£40,501City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Chef
£29,778Côte • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH
Frequently asked questions about Kitchen Assistant pay in Edinburgh
How much does a Kitchen Assistant earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?
The average Kitchen Assistant salary in Edinburgh is £20,600 per year (or £10.56 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Kitchen Assistant roles start around £16,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £26,800 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Kitchen Assistant in Edinburgh after UK tax?
On a median Kitchen Assistant salary of £20,600 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,529 per month (approx. £353 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Kitchen Assistant in Edinburgh?
A mid-level Kitchen Assistant in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £10.56/hr (ranging from £8.46/hr for junior roles to £13.74/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £79 per day.
Is a Kitchen Assistant salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?
With a net monthly income of £1,529 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 84% of a Kitchen Assistant's take-home pay — leaving £249 per month in disposable income.
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