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Average Warehouse operatives Salary in the UK

ONS ASHE 2025 data — by region

UK Median

£26,574

National average

UK Mean

£26,197

National average

Hourly Rate

£13.70

Median

Jobs

449

UK total

Warehouse operatives Salary by Region

Source: ONS ASHE 2025
RegionMedianMeanvs UK Average
East £27,651 £27,719 +£1,077 (4.1% above)
London £27,461 £27,431 +£887 (3.3% above)
South East £27,203 £26,672 +£629 (2.4% above)
South West £27,162 £26,396 +£588 (2.2% above)
Yorkshire and The Humber £26,692 £26,151 +£118 (0.4% above)
Scotland £26,620 £25,609 +£46.00 (0.2% above)
West Midlands £26,238 £26,270 -£336 (1.3% below)
North East £26,006 £25,754 -£568 (2.1% below)
North West £25,960 £25,751 -£614 (2.3% below)
East Midlands £25,664 £24,960 -£910 (3.4% below)
Wales £25,655 £25,722 -£919 (3.5% below)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average warehouse operatives salary in the UK?

The median warehouse operatives salary in the UK is £26,574 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is £26,197, which is higher due to top earners.

What is the typical hourly rate for warehouse operatives in the UK?

The median hourly rate for warehouse operatives in the UK is £13.70, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.

Which part of the UK pays the most for warehouse operatives?

The East offers the highest median salary for warehouse operatives at £27,651 per year. London and the South East consistently rank among the highest-paying regions for most occupations.

How many warehouse operatives are there in the UK?

According to ONS ASHE 2025, there are approximately 449 warehouse operatives employed in the UK.

About this data

All figures are based on the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 data published by the Office for National Statistics. Read our methodology.