Catering and bar managers vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Catering and bar managers and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £3,496 more per year (12% higher)

Catering and bar managers

£29,675
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCatering and bar managersProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£29,675£33,171-£3,496
Mean Annual£29,033£34,903-£5,870
Monthly£2,473£2,764-£291
Weekly£571£638-£67
Hourly£14.27£15.95-£1.68

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCatering and bar managersProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£13,786£17,094
25th£23,382£26,372
50th (Median)£29,675£33,171
75th£35,117£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Catering and bar managers or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Catering and bar managers is £29,675, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £3,496 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Catering and bar managers and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £3,496 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Catering and bar managers or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Process, plant and machine operatives offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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