Average Coffee shop workers Salary in Lancaster
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Lancaster compares
Worth noting that coffee shop workerss in the North West earned £15,540 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £12,170 — a difference of 27.7%. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £15,540 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £17,039. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Lancaster is £29,091, so coffee shop workerss sit 46.6% 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.
Coffee shop workers salary across UK regions
Coffee shop workers salary in areas near Lancaster
Salary data is by ONS region. Lancaster is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average coffee shop workers salary in Lancaster?
The median coffee shop workers salary in the North West (which includes Lancaster) 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Lancaster is £29,091. Coffee shop workers in the North West earn £15,540, which is 46.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for coffee shop workerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Lancaster. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.