Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary in North East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 8,000 employees
Median
£26,410
Mean
£28,198
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £26,410 |
| Mean | £28,198 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£548
Mean £563
Hourly
£13.48
Mean £14.09
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £548 | £563 |
| Hourly | £13.48 | £14.09 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in North East is £2,464/month. Food, drink and tobacco process operatives earn 11% below the local median.
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
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£26,410
Male
£28,073
Mean annual pay
All employees
£28,198
Male
£30,169
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £26,410 | £28,073 |
| Mean | £28,198 | £30,169 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£26,818
Full-time (mean)
£28,997
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £26,818 |
| Mean | £28,997 |
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