Publicans and managers of licensed premises Pay Data UK — 2025

Publicans and managers of licensed premises roles in the UK earn a median of £38,559 per year, equivalent to £14.91 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 11.3% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £31,875 to £57,536 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Publicans and managers of licensed premises roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Publicans and managers of licensed premises

Publicans and managers of licensed premises organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of public houses (non-residential and residential) and bar and catering facilities at non-residential clubs.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• arranges purchase of alcoholic and other beverages, bar snacks, cigarettes and other items and ensures that stocks are stored in proper conditions
• supervises bar, kitchen and cleaning staff and, if necessary, assists with the serving of drinks
• observes licensing laws and other statutory regulations and regulates behaviour of customers as necessary
• maintains financial records for the establishment determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs

Entry Routes and Qualifications

No formal academic qualifications are required. Relevant experience is advantageous, and candidates must be over 18 years of age and complete the personal licence holders’ qualification. Larger chains offer accelerated promotion for holders of degrees or equivalent qualifications. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs relevant to licensed premises management are available at levels 2 to 4.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.