How much does a cheese maker make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,957 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,422
- Equals
- $46,720
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $84,980 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $83,010 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,690 |
| 9. Luxembourg estimate | $46,900 |
| 10. United Kingdom estimate | $46,720 |
| 11. Finland estimate | $46,140 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher£28,690
- Pastry cook£29,120
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers£28,870
- Coffee taster£30,290
- Tobacco dryer£29,890
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cheese maker make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,957 a month, £35,490 a year.
How much does a cheese maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £31,460 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £41,040.
Which country pays a cheese maker the most?
Germany, with a median of $60,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cheese maker make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $46,720 a year against $44,680 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a cheese maker or a butcher?
A cheese maker: £35,490 a year against £28,690 for a butcher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate