Average Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In 2025, food, drink and tobacco process operativess working in the South West took home a median salary of £26,734 — that's 2.0% below the national average of £27,267. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,734 has an effective purchasing power closer to £27,819. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, food, drink and tobacco process operativess earn 27.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £26,734 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,819 — 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.
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary across UK regions
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives 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 food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £26,734 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does food, drink and tobacco process operatives pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the South West earn 2.0% below the national median of £27,267. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is food, drink and tobacco process operatives 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. Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the South West earn £26,734, which is 27.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for food, drink and tobacco process operativess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.