Kitchen Porter salary in Edinburgh
The average Kitchen Porter salary in Edinburgh is £19,600 per year (£1,469/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £10.05/hr).
≈ £1,235 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £8.05/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Kitchen Porter in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,469 / month after tax
Hourly: £10.05/hr • Daily: £75/day
Market median for an established Kitchen Porter in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,817 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £13.03/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Kitchen Porter 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 Porter earning £19,600 takes home £1,469 net per month (or £339/week).
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Live Kitchen Porter 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 Porter pay in Edinburgh
How much does a Kitchen Porter earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?
The average Kitchen Porter salary in Edinburgh is £19,600 per year (or £10.05 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Kitchen Porter roles start around £15,700 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £25,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Kitchen Porter in Edinburgh after UK tax?
On a median Kitchen Porter salary of £19,600 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,469 per month (approx. £339 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 Edinburgh?
A mid-level Kitchen Porter in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £10.05/hr (ranging from £8.05/hr for junior roles to £13.03/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £75 per day.
Is a Kitchen Porter salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?
With a net monthly income of £1,469 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 87% of a Kitchen Porter's take-home pay — leaving £189 per month in disposable income.
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