Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salary in United Kingdom
The median food preparation and hospitality trades salary is £29,376 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salary by region
Pay trend
Up 13.8% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salary FAQs
What is the average Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salary in United Kingdom?
The median Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salary in United Kingdom is £29,376 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of food preparation and hospitality tradess earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades earn per year in the UK?
Pay typically ranges from about £20,964 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £42,083 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £29,376.
Do Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £34,124, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades 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.