Catering and bar managers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median catering and bar managers salary in the UK is £27,888 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £28,408, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £14.87.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £26,041 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £35,567 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£27,888
Annual
UK Mean
£28,408
Annual
Hourly Rate
£14.87
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £35,567 | £33,455 | £30,556 |
| East Midlands | £29,567 | £29,053 | £32,208 |
| South West | £29,456 | £31,160 | £30,651 |
| South East | £28,631 | £28,218 | £27,743 |
| Scotland | £27,509 | £29,262 | £29,804 |
| Wales | £26,425 | £25,468 | £29,361 |
| North East | £26,045 | £25,561 | £28,907 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £26,041 | £27,650 | £28,775 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average catering and bar managers salary in the UK?
The median catering and bar managers salary in the UK is £27,888 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £28,408, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays catering and bar managers the most?
London pays the highest catering and bar managers salaries with a median of £35,567.
How does catering and bar managers pay vary by region?
Catering and bar managers salaries range from £26,041 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £35,567 in London.
Are catering and bar managers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for catering and bar managers?
The median hourly rate for catering and bar managers in the UK is £14.87 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.