Bar staff Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 77,000 employees
25th percentile
£4,136
Median
£8,708
Mean
£10,202
75th percentile
£14,064
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | £4,136 |
| Median | £8,708 |
| Mean | £10,202 |
| 75th percentile | £14,064 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£177
Mean £217
Hourly
£11.44
Mean £10.83
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £177 | £217 |
| Hourly | £11.44 | £10.83 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Accommodation and food service activities sector are £362/week. Earnings grew +4.5% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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