Catering and bar managers roles in the UK earn a median of £29,500 per year, equivalent to £15.12 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 5.4% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £25,000 in East to £36,000 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £29,789/yr (1% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£29,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£15.12
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.4%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£25,000 – £35,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Catering and bar managers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £36,000 |
| South West | £31,500 |
| East Midlands | £30,500 |
| South East | £30,000 |
| North West | £29,500 |
| Scotland | £28,000 |
| West Midlands | £28,000 |
| Wales | £28,000 |
| North East | £27,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £27,000 |
| East | £25,000 |
| UK | £29,500 |
Annual pay grew by +5.4% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Catering and bar managers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Catering and bar managers in the UK is £29,500 per year (about £15.12 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Catering and bar managers earn between £25,000 and £35,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Catering and bar managers pay rose by 5.4% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Catering and bar managers is in London, at £36,000 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Catering and bar managers plan, direct and co-ordinate the catering and bar facilities and services of licensed premises, factories, shops, theatres, educational premises and other establishments. They also manage outside catering businesses and shops selling food cooked on the premises.
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Larger catering and licensed premises chains offer managerial trainee schemes. Candidates for these usually require a BTEC/SQA award, a degree or equivalent qualification, or a professional qualification. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas are available at levels 2 to 4.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.