As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Coffee Roaster in the United Kingdom is £20,944, with an hourly rate of £10, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £20,048 to £22,439, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £20,048
50TH(Median)   £20,944
75TH   £22,439
Coffee Roaster Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Coffee Roaster Salary £20,048 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Coffee Roaster Salary £20,944 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Coffee Roaster Salary £22,439 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Coffee Roaster Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Coffee Roaster salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Coffee Roaster is about £20,944 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £10, a monthly salary of about £1,745, and a weekly pay of around £403. Click the switch button below to see more details about Coffee Roaster hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Coffee Roasters Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Coffee Roaster's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £20,436 - £20,944, while Intermediate make £20,811 - £21,547, Senior earn £21,056 - £21,926, Specialist earn £21,100 - £21,970, Expert can reach £21,167 - £22,037 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Coffee Roaster £20,784
Intermediate Level Coffee Roaster £21,279
Senior Level Coffee Roaster £21,613
Specialist Level Coffee Roaster £21,680
Expert Level Coffee Roaster £21,725
£20,784 0 yr
£21,279 < 2 yrs
£21,613 2-4 yrs
£21,680 5-8 yrs
£21,725 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Coffee Roaster?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Coffee Roaster are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £22,620 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £21,100, and Manchester pays around £20,076 annually.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Coffee Roaster Salaries

1. How much does a professional coffee roaster make?

As of Mar 7, 2025, the average hourly pay for a Coffee Roaster in the United States is $20.40 an hour.

2. Can you make money as a coffee roaster?

Roasting coffee is very profitable either as a side or full-time business. You can quickly pay off the investment in roasting equipment, even if you decide to roast only once a week.

3. How much do head roaster employees make in the UK?

The estimated total pay for a Head Coffee Roaster is £38,065 per year, with an average salary of £25,698 per year.25 Jan 2025

4. Are coffee roasters in demand?

Despite the economic headwinds, the coffee roasting industry finds itself ripe with opportunities. The global coffee market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.28% from 2021 to 2026, reaching a value of $144.68 billion by 2026.15 Jul 2024

5. Is coffee roasting a good business?

The Verdict: Is Coffee Roasting Profitable? When you look at all the numbers, on average, roasting coffee is profitable and a good avenue for business growth for coffee shops. The major hangup is the starting cost, which tends to be $100,000 or more according to the SCA research.

6. How much do roasters get paid?

How much does a Coffee Roaster make? The estimated total pay for a Coffee Roaster is $53,377 per year, with an average salary of $45,107 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users.