Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£28,647
per year
Hourly Rate
£13.77
per hour
Mean Salary
£29,602
per year
Salary Range
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £18,17425th: £24,514Median: £28,64775th: £34,73690th: £42,506
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £28,647 |
| Monthly | £2,387 |
| Fortnightly | £1,102 |
| Weekly | £551 |
| Daily | £110 |
| Hourly | £13.77 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £18,174 | £1,515 | Entry level |
| 25th | £24,514 | £2,043 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £28,647 | £2,387 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £34,736 | £2,895 | Experienced |
| 90th | £42,506 | £3,542 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the UK is £28,647, equating to £2,387 per month or £13.77 per hour.
Salaries range from £18,174 at entry level (10th percentile) to £42,506 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £24,332.
The Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary of £28,647 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in the UK?
The median Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in the United Kingdom is £28,647 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives earn per hour?
A Food, drink and tobacco process operatives earns approximately £13.77 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives?
A Food, drink and tobacco process operatives earns approximately £2,387 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Food, drink and tobacco process operatives a well-paid job in the UK?
The Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary of £28,647 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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