Average Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Worth noting that food, drink and tobacco process operativess in the London earned £27,451 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £27,267 — a difference of 0.7%. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £27,451 stretches to roughly £23,583 in real spending power. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), food, drink and tobacco process operativess take home 59.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £27,451 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,583 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in areas near City of London
Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 City of London?
The median food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £27,451 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the London earn 0.7% above the national median of £27,267. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is food, drink and tobacco process operatives a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the London earn £27,451, which is 59.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for food, drink and tobacco process operativess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.