Kitchen Porter salary in Cardiff
The average Kitchen Porter salary in Cardiff is £18,200 per year (£1,385/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £9.33/hr).
≈ £1,169 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £7.49/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Kitchen Porter in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,385 / month after tax
Hourly: £9.33/hr • Daily: £70/day
Market median for an established Kitchen Porter in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,715 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.15/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Kitchen Porter specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Kitchen Porter earning £18,200 takes home £1,385 net per month (or £320/week).
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Live Kitchen Porter jobs in Cardiff
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Social Work Assistant
£41,277Brackenberry • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Development Manager
£37,000Registered UK employer • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Paralegal
£31,075Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Claims Support Technician
£29,212Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
MINI Sales Executive
£30,391Sytner • Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DW
Strategic Lead - Health and Education Systems
£51,600Sport Wales • Blackweir, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Frequently asked questions about Kitchen Porter pay in Cardiff
How much does a Kitchen Porter earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Kitchen Porter salary in Cardiff is £18,200 per year (or £9.33 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Kitchen Porter roles start around £14,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £23,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Kitchen Porter in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Kitchen Porter salary of £18,200 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,385 per month (approx. £320 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 Cardiff?
A mid-level Kitchen Porter in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £9.33/hr (ranging from £7.49/hr for junior roles to £12.15/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £70 per day.
Is a Kitchen Porter salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £1,385 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 69% of a Kitchen Porter's take-home pay — leaving £425 per month in disposable income.
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