How much does a pastry cook make in the United Kingdom?
£29,120a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,426 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,040
- Equals
- $38,970
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 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 | $63,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $62,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,140 |
| 6. Germany | $39,930 |
| 7. United Kingdom | $38,970 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $38,780 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher£28,690
- Cheese maker£35,490
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers£28,870
- Coffee taster£30,290
- Tobacco dryer£29,890
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pastry cook make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,426 a month, £29,120 a year.
Which country pays a pastry cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pastry cook make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $38,970 a year against $37,160 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a pastry cook or a cheese maker?
A cheese maker: £35,490 a year against £29,120 for a pastry cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate