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Average Coffee shop workers Salary in Preston

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 Preston compares

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

vs Preston all-jobs average -£17,115 (52.4% below)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical coffee shop workers in the North West earned £15,540. Compared to the UK median of £12,170, that's 27.7% above. 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. The all-jobs average in Preston is £32,655. By comparison, coffee shop workerss earn 52.4% 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 Preston?

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

The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Coffee shop workers in the North West earn £15,540, which is 52.4% below the local average across all occupations.