Bar staff Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£9,262
per year
Hourly Rate
£4.45
per hour
Mean Salary
£11,673
per year
Salary Range
Bar staff salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £2,22825th: £4,529Median: £9,26275th: £16,47890th: £24,848
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £9,262 |
| Monthly | £772 |
| Fortnightly | £356 |
| Weekly | £178 |
| Daily | £36 |
| Hourly | £4.45 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £2,228 | £186 | Entry level |
| 25th | £4,529 | £377 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £9,262 | £772 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £16,478 | £1,373 | Experienced |
| 90th | £24,848 | £2,071 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Bar staff in the UK is £9,262, equating to £772 per month or £4.45 per hour.
Salaries range from £2,228 at entry level (10th percentile) to £24,848 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £22,620.
The Bar staff salary of £9,262 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Bar staff salary in the UK?
The median Bar staff salary in the United Kingdom is £9,262 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Bar staff earn per hour?
A Bar staff earns approximately £4.45 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Bar staff?
A Bar staff earns approximately £772 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Bar staff a well-paid job in the UK?
The Bar staff salary of £9,262 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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