Kitchen Porter salary in Birmingham
The average Kitchen Porter salary in Birmingham 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 Porter in Birmingham (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,421 / month after tax
Hourly: £9.64/hr • Daily: £72/day
Market median for an established Kitchen Porter in Birmingham (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,763 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.56/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Kitchen Porter specialists in Birmingham (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Birmingham
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Kitchen Porter earning £18,800 takes home £1,421 net per month (or £328/week).
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Live Kitchen Porter jobs in Birmingham
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Transport Compliance Manager
£40,000Technical Network • Aston, Birmingham, B6 5AD
Business Systems Analyst
£37,039Page Group • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Head of New Store Openings and Training
£40,000T3AM Global • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Director of Asset Management
£100,000Goodman Masson • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy
£39,473Birmingham City Council • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Group Holiday Coordinator
£34,691Yates Travel • Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7NA
Frequently asked questions about Kitchen Porter pay in Birmingham
How much does a Kitchen Porter earn in Birmingham in 2026/27?
The average Kitchen Porter salary in Birmingham 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 Porter roles start around £15,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £24,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Kitchen Porter in Birmingham after UK tax?
On a median Kitchen Porter salary of £18,800 in Birmingham, 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 Porter in Birmingham?
A mid-level Kitchen Porter in Birmingham earns an equivalent hourly rate of £9.64/hr (ranging from £7.69/hr for junior roles to £12.56/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £72 per day.
Is a Kitchen Porter salary enough to live comfortably in Birmingham?
With a net monthly income of £1,421 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,050 per month in Birmingham, housing takes approximately 74% of a Kitchen Porter's take-home pay — leaving £371 per month in disposable income.
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