Average Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors salary in the South West reached £28,674, sitting 6.0% below the national median of £30,513. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,674 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,838. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss sit 21.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £28,674 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,838 — 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.
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Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors 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 restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £28,674 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors in the South West earn 6.0% below the national median of £30,513. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors 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. Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors in the South West earn £28,674, which is 21.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.