Kitchen Porter salary in London
The average Kitchen Porter salary in London is £22,000 per year (£1,613/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £11.28/hr).
≈ £1,349 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £9.03/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Kitchen Porter in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,613 / month after tax
Hourly: £11.28/hr • Daily: £85/day
Market median for an established Kitchen Porter in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,015 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.72/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Kitchen Porter specialists in London (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in London
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Kitchen Porter earning £22,000 takes home £1,613 net per month (or £372/week).
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Live Kitchen Porter jobs in London
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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
Kitchen Team Member
£24,573Gail's • Camden Town, North West London, NW1 7PN
kitchen team member
£28,750wagamama • South Bank, South East London, SE1 9JA
kitchen porter
£25,041wagamama • South Bank, South East London, SE1 9JA
Frequently asked questions about Kitchen Porter pay in London
How much does a Kitchen Porter earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Kitchen Porter salary in London is £22,000 per year (or £11.28 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Kitchen Porter roles start around £17,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £28,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Kitchen Porter in London after UK tax?
On a median Kitchen Porter salary of £22,000 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,613 per month (approx. £372 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 London?
A mid-level Kitchen Porter in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £11.28/hr (ranging from £9.03/hr for junior roles to £14.72/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £85 per day.
Is a Kitchen Porter salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £1,613 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 95% of a Kitchen Porter's take-home pay — leaving £0 per month in disposable income.
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