SOC 1242 Other managers and proprietors

Managers in storage and warehousing Salary

Median salary £36,620 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £37,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For managers in storage and warehousing, £37,470 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -4.0% versus the national average. Experienced managers in storage and warehousing (top 25%) earn over £45,001.

About this role

Managers in storage and warehousing oversee warehouse operations, inventory management and distribution activities. They manage teams, ensure efficient space utilisation, implement stock control systems and meet service level targets for order fulfilment and despatch.

Key responsibilities

Managing warehouse operations and staff across shifts
Overseeing stock control, inventory accuracy and order fulfilment
Ensuring health and safety compliance in warehouse environments
Optimising warehouse layout, processes and equipment utilisation
Meeting KPIs for order accuracy, despatch times and cost per unit

Qualifications and entry routes

Significant warehouse experience is essential, often progressing from operative or team leader roles. Professional qualifications from CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) or ILM leadership qualifications are valued. Fork-lift truck and health and safety certifications are standard.

Career outlook

Strong demand driven by e-commerce growth. Automation, robotics and WMS expertise are increasingly important differentiators.

Key skills

Warehouse management systems (WMS) Team leadership Stock control Health and safety management Process improvement

Common industries

Third-party logistics (3PL)
E-commerce fulfilment
Retail distribution
Manufacturing
Cold chain logistics

Data coverage

SOC code 1242

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 95,000

Median Salary

£36,620

Mean Salary

£38,963

Jobs (000s)

95k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £29,035Median: £36,620P75: £45,001

P10: £24kP25: £29kMedian: £37kP75: £45kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£23,873

0-2 years

Mid Level

£29,035

3-7 years

Senior

£45,001

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +89% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +24.4%Real growth: +0.6%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 19.6%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£36,620

Full-time Only

£37,470

Full-time premium: +£850

Managers in storage and warehousing salary: common questions

How much do managers in storage and warehousing earn in the UK?

Managers in storage and warehousing earn a median of £37,470 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £29,035 and £45,001.

Is £37,470 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for managers in storage and warehousing?

Entry-level managers in storage and warehousing typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £29,035, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £23,873.

Have managers in storage and warehousing salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median managers in storage and warehousing pay has risen from £30,023 to £37,470 — +25% in cash terms, or +1.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for managers in storage and warehousing?

Male managers in storage and warehousing earn a median £38,840 and female managers in storage and warehousing £31,239 — a gap of +20% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).