Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades Salary Overview (2024/25)
SOC 543 · Updated May 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 263,000 employees
10th percentile
£10,114
25th percentile
£16,152
Median
£23,850
Mean
£23,756
75th percentile
£30,284
90th percentile
£36,717
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £10,114 |
| 25th percentile | £16,152 |
| Median | £23,850 |
| Mean | £23,756 |
| 75th percentile | £30,284 |
| 90th percentile | £36,717 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £27,615 | £27,733 |
| South East | £23,996 | £23,396 |
| East of England | £25,064 | £24,479 |
| South West | £24,081 | £24,305 |
| East Midlands | £21,437 | £21,007 |
| West Midlands | £24,416 | £23,409 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £22,982 | £22,389 |
| North West | £24,224 | £23,203 |
| North East | £22,720 | £20,708 |
| Wales | £21,045 | £21,540 |
| Scotland | £23,137 | £23,315 |
Roles in this category
3 published roles within Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades.