Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in United Kingdom
The median food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary is £28,243 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary by region
Pay trend
Up 10.7% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary FAQs
What is the average Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in United Kingdom?
The median Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in United Kingdom is £28,243 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of food, drink and tobacco process operativess earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives earn per year in the UK?
Pay typically ranges from about £21,541 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £40,489 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £28,243.
Do Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - West Midlands is among the highest at £29,546, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.