The survey is an essential guide for both food and beverage manufacturing companies and professionals across the UK. Whether you are hiring, job hunting, or planning your next career move, this report gives a clear picture of salary levels across the entire year.

What Is the Purpose of the Survey?

The survey is designed to provide up-to-date insight into salary levels across the UK food industry. It helps businesses stay competitive when recruiting and supports professionals in understanding their true market value.

Where Does the Data Come From?

The data is compiled from all the vacancies that b3 jobs have successfully recruited covering the year of 2025. This means the information reflects real salaries from the market, not estimates.

What Does the Survey Include?

• Around 50 different job titles

• Roles across a wide range of food manufacturing sectors

• The lowest salary, highest salary, and overall average salary for each job

• A clear year-on-year comparison, showing how salaries have changed compared to the previous year’s average

Why It Matters

Salaries in the food manufacturing sector continue to change due to skills shortages, demand for talent, and economic pressures. The 2025 edition reflects trends across the whole year and shows where pay has increased, remained steady, or adjusted.

The survey covers a wide range of roles, including:

• Technical

• Quality Assurance

• Product Development

• Production

• And many more

If you would like to explore specific salary figures or gain deeper insight into industry trends, the full b3 jobs 2025 Annual Salary Survey provides detailed information to help guide your decisions.

Now is the perfect time to see where the market stands — and where you stand within it.