Food, Drink and Tobacco Process Operatives Salary in East Midlands (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based region
£27,521
East Midlands median
£27,557
East Midlands mean
£27,267
UK national median
+0.9%
vs national

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Overview

The median salary for a food, drink and tobacco process operatives working in East Midlands is £27,521 per year (gross, before tax) — 0.9% above the UK national median of £27,267 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in East Midlands? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.

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How East Midlands Compares

RegionMedian salaryvs national
West Midlands £28,052 +2.9%
East £27,917 +2.4%
Scotland £27,681 +1.5%
North East £27,669 +1.5%
East Midlands £27,521 +0.9%
London £27,451 +0.7%
South West £26,734 -2.0%
Wales £26,598 -2.5%
South East £26,527 -2.7%
North West £25,920 -4.9%
Yorkshire and The Humber £25,873 -5.1%
Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this region and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a food, drink and tobacco process operatives in East Midlands?

The median salary in East Midlands is £27,521 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £27,557.

How does East Midlands pay compare to the UK national average?

East Midlands is 0.9% above the UK national median of £27,267 for this occupation.

Which UK region pays food, drink and tobacco process operatives the most?

Of the regions with published ONS data for this occupation, West Midlands has the highest median at £28,052 per year. See the regional comparison table above for every area.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25