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Average Coffee shop workers Salary in Oldham

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 Oldham compares

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

vs Oldham all-jobs average -£12,450 (44.5% below)

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. The all-jobs average in Oldham is £27,990. By comparison, coffee shop workerss earn 44.5% less than the typical worker locally.

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 Oldham?

The median coffee shop workers salary in the North West (which includes Oldham) 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 Oldham 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 Oldham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Oldham is £27,990. Coffee shop workers in the North West earn £15,540, which is 44.5% below the local average across all occupations.