Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Regional pay context
Median pay in London is £3,042/month.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Manufacturing sector are £814/week. Earnings grew +3.5% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026
Employment patterns
- 81% of Food, drink work full-time (national average)
- 6% are self-employed (national average)
- 91% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£24,944
Full-time (mean)
£26,546
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £24,944 |
| Mean | £26,546 |
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