Average Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
Worth noting that food, drink and tobacco process operativess in the East earned £27,917 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £27,267 — a difference of 2.4%. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £27,917 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,692. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), food, drink and tobacco process operativess take home 1.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £27,917 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,692 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary across UK regions
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East 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 Norwich?
The median food, drink and tobacco process operatives salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £27,917 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the East earn 2.4% above the national median of £27,267. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is food, drink and tobacco process operatives a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Food, drink and tobacco process operatives in the East earn £27,917, which is 1.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for food, drink and tobacco process operativess cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.