Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in Yorkshire and the Humber
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 19,000 employees
Median
£26,208
Mean
£26,633
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £26,208 |
| Mean | £26,633 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£513
Mean £530
Hourly
£12.84
Mean £14.15
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £513 | £530 |
| Hourly | £12.84 | £14.15 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Yorkshire and the Humber is £2,444/month. Food, drink and tobacco process operatives earn 11% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Manufacturing sector are £814/week. Earnings grew +3.5% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026
Employment patterns
- 75% of Food, drink work full-time · vs 81% nationally
- 6% are self-employed (national average)
- 87% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 91% nationally
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 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
£26,208
Male
£29,010
Mean annual pay
All employees
£26,633
Male
£29,483
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £26,208 | £29,010 |
| Mean | £26,633 | £29,483 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£28,079
Full-time (mean)
£29,274
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £28,079 |
| Mean | £29,274 |
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