Average Catering and bar managers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The going rate for catering and bar managerss in the South West? £29,456 at the median in 2025. That compares to £27,888 nationally — a gap of 5.6% above. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £29,456 stretches to roughly £30,651 in real spending power. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), catering and bar managerss take home 19.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £29,456 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,651 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Catering and bar managers salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average catering and bar managers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median catering and bar managers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £29,456 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does catering and bar managers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Catering and bar managers in the South West earn 5.6% above the national median of £27,888. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is catering and bar managers a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Catering and bar managers in the South West earn £29,456, which is 19.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for catering and bar managerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.