Catering and bar managers Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£25,479
Mean
£26,026
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £25,479 |
| Mean | £26,026 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in South East is £2,736/month. Catering and bar managers earn 22% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Accommodation and food service activities sector are £362/week. Earnings grew +4.5% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£25,479
Male
£28,421
Mean annual pay
All employees
£26,026
Male
£30,416
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £25,479 | £28,421 |
| Mean | £26,026 | £30,416 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£27,795
Full-time (mean)
£28,906
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £27,795 |
| Mean | £28,906 |
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