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Average Coffee shop workers Salary in Bolton

ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North West region

£15,540

+£3,370 (27.7% above) vs UK average

UK median: £12,170 · Hourly: £12.60

North West vs all UK regions

East Midlands£14,149North West£15,540Scotland£16,910

Mean annual: £16,623 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Bolton compares

vs UK average for coffee shop workerss +£3,370 (27.7% above)

vs Bolton all-jobs average -£12,156 (43.9% below)

For coffee shop workerss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £15,540. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £12,170 — making this 27.7% above the norm. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,540 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,039. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bolton is £27,696, so coffee shop workerss sit 43.9% less that benchmark.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £15,540 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,039 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average coffee shop workers salary in Bolton?

The median coffee shop workers salary in the North West (which includes Bolton) is £15,540 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does coffee shop workers pay in Bolton compare to the UK average?

Coffee shop workers in the North West earn 27.7% above the national median of £12,170. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is coffee shop workers a well-paid job in Bolton compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Bolton is £27,696. Coffee shop workers in the North West earn £15,540, which is 43.9% below the local average across all occupations.