Bar staff Salary
Median salary £9,166 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
About this role
Housekeeping and related services clean and maintain guest rooms, public areas and facilities in hotels, holiday parks, cruise ships and other hospitality establishments. They ensure accommodation meets cleanliness and presentation standards.
Key responsibilities
- Cleaning and servicing guest rooms to brand standards
- Making beds and replenishing towels and amenities
- Cleaning public areas, corridors and function rooms
- Reporting maintenance issues and lost property
- Maintaining laundry and housekeeping stores
Qualifications and entry routes
No formal qualifications required. On-the-job training provided. NVQ in Hospitality Services available. BICSc cleaning qualifications for professional development.
Career outlook
Steady demand in hospitality. Housekeeping supervisory roles provide career progression. Quality expectations are rising in premium and boutique segments.
Key skills
Common industries
- Hotels
- Holiday parks
- Cruise ships
- Serviced apartments
- University accommodation
Data coverage
Median Salary
£9,166
Mean Salary
£10,762
Jobs (000s)
84k
Data Years
11 years
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£2,307
0-2 years
Mid Level
£4,579
3-7 years
Senior
£14,246
8-15 years
Potential career growth: +518% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 14.2%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
All Employees
£9,166
Full-time Only
£23,182
Full-time premium: +£14,016
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