Kitchen Assistant salary in Newcastle
The average Kitchen Assistant salary in Newcastle is £18,800 per year (£1,421/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £9.64/hr).
≈ £1,193 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £7.69/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Kitchen Assistant in Newcastle (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,421 / month after tax
Hourly: £9.64/hr • Daily: £72/day
Market median for an established Kitchen Assistant in Newcastle (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,757 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.51/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Kitchen Assistant specialists in Newcastle (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Newcastle
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Kitchen Assistant earning £18,800 takes home £1,421 net per month (or £328/week).
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Live Kitchen Assistant jobs in Newcastle
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1:1 Tutor
£62,400Vision for Education • Shieldfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8DX
Senior Care Assistant - Bank
£28,080Akari Care • Palmersville, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9EW
Warehouse Operative Days
£29,328The Job People • Knutton, Newcastle, ST5 9QD
Accounts Team - Future Opportunities
£40,257Seriös Group • Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2HL
Damp and Mould Diagnostic Officer
£34,107Aspire Housing • Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QY
Executive Administrative Assistant
£26,521RECOVERY CONNECTIONS • Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9LE
Frequently asked questions about Kitchen Assistant pay in Newcastle
How much does a Kitchen Assistant earn in Newcastle in 2026/27?
The average Kitchen Assistant salary in Newcastle is £18,800 per year (or £9.64 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Kitchen Assistant roles start around £15,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £24,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Kitchen Assistant in Newcastle after UK tax?
On a median Kitchen Assistant salary of £18,800 in Newcastle, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,421 per month (approx. £328 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 Newcastle?
A mid-level Kitchen Assistant in Newcastle earns an equivalent hourly rate of £9.64/hr (ranging from £7.69/hr for junior roles to £12.51/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £72 per day.
Is a Kitchen Assistant salary enough to live comfortably in Newcastle?
With a net monthly income of £1,421 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £880 per month in Newcastle, housing takes approximately 62% of a Kitchen Assistant's take-home pay — leaving £541 per month in disposable income.
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