Kitchen Porter salary in the UK
The average Kitchen Porter salary in the UK is £19,000 per year (£1,433/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £9.74/hr).
≈ £1,205 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £7.79/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Kitchen Porter in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,433 / month after tax
Hourly: £9.74/hr • Daily: £73/day
Market median for an established Kitchen Porter in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,775 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Kitchen Porter specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Kitchen Porter earning £19,000 takes home £1,433 net per month (or £331/week).
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Live Kitchen Porter jobs in the UK
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Kitchen Porter
£27,040BEAR BEAR COFFEE COMPANY LIMITED • Darley Abbey, Derby, DE1 3GT
Kitchen Assistant
£24,952CH&CO • Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 2HG
Kitchen Assistant - Bank
£38,028Bupa • St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3TN
Production Kitchen Assistant
£26,436WatchHouse. • Bermondsey, South East London, SE1 3PG
Kitchen Porter
£33,764El Pastor • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Kitchen Porter
£21,106Côte • Blackfriars, Central London, EC4M 7DE
Frequently asked questions about Kitchen Porter pay in the UK
How much does a Kitchen Porter earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Kitchen Porter salary in the UK is £19,000 per year (or £9.74 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Kitchen Porter roles start around £15,200 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £24,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Kitchen Porter in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Kitchen Porter salary of £19,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,433 per month (approx. £331 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 Porter in the UK?
A mid-level Kitchen Porter in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £9.74/hr (ranging from £7.79/hr for junior roles to £12.67/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £73 per day.
Is a Kitchen Porter salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £1,433 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 80% of a Kitchen Porter's take-home pay — leaving £283 per month in disposable income.