Bar staff roles in the UK earn a median of £8,793 per year, equivalent to £11.56 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 6.7% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £7,522 to £13,324 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£8,793
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£11.56
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+6.7%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£5,634 – £14,267
25th – 75th percentile
Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Bar staff roles. The dashed line marks the national median.
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Bar staff prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at bars in public houses, hotels, clubs and other establishments.
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job. Vocational qualifications in relevant areas are available at levels 1,2 and 3.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.