Publicans and managers of licensed premises roles in the UK earn a median of £38,500 per year, equivalent to £15.13 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 13.0% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £35,000 in North West to £44,500 in East. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £38,043/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£38,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£15.13
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+13.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£32,500 – £56,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Publicans and managers of licensed premises across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| East | £44,500 |
| London | £44,500 |
| South East | £40,000 |
| Scotland | £38,500 |
| South West | £36,500 |
| East Midlands | £36,500 |
| West Midlands | £36,000 |
| Wales | £36,000 |
| North East | £36,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £35,500 |
| North West | £35,000 |
| UK | £38,500 |
Annual pay grew by +13.0% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Publicans and managers of licensed premises.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Publicans and managers of licensed premises in the UK is £38,500 per year (about £15.13 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Publicans and managers of licensed premises earn between £32,500 and £56,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Publicans and managers of licensed premises pay rose by 13.0% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Publicans and managers of licensed premises is in East, at £44,500 per year.
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Publicans and managers of licensed premises organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of public houses (non-residential and residential) and bar and catering facilities at non-residential clubs.
No formal academic qualifications are required. Relevant experience is advantageous, and candidates must be over 18 years of age and complete the personal licence holders’ qualification. Larger chains offer accelerated promotion for holders of degrees or equivalent qualifications. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs relevant to licensed premises management are available at levels 2 to 4.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.