Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£27,509
per year
Hourly Rate
£13.23
per hour
Mean Salary
£26,987
per year
Salary Range
Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £11,58925th: £19,046Median: £27,50975th: £33,79790th: £40,638
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £27,509 |
| Monthly | £2,292 |
| Fortnightly | £1,058 |
| Weekly | £529 |
| Daily | £106 |
| Hourly | £13.23 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £11,589 | £966 | Entry level |
| 25th | £19,046 | £1,587 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £27,509 | £2,292 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £33,797 | £2,816 | Experienced |
| 90th | £40,638 | £3,387 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades in the UK is £27,509, equating to £2,292 per month or £13.23 per hour.
Salaries range from £11,589 at entry level (10th percentile) to £40,638 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £29,049.
The Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salary of £27,509 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 Preparation and Hospitality Trades salary in the UK?
The median Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salary in the United Kingdom is £27,509 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades earn per hour?
A Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades earns approximately £13.23 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades?
A Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades earns approximately £2,292 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades a well-paid job in the UK?
The Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salary of £27,509 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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