Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in the UK (2024/25)
Employment patterns
- 81% of Food, drink work full-time
- 6% are self-employed
- 91% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Salary by UK region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £30,070 | £28,360 |
| South East | £27,138 | £27,663 |
| North East | £26,410 | £28,198 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £26,208 | £26,633 |
| United Kingdom | £25,994 | £26,508 |
| East Midlands | £25,908 | £26,581 |
| South West | £25,876 | £25,124 |
| West Midlands | £25,554 | £27,348 |
| Scotland | £25,366 | £27,198 |
| North West | £24,902 | £25,856 |
| Wales | £24,879 | £24,919 |