Those working in the hospitality industry reported receiving above-average salary increases last year as the sector suffers from a skills shortage.
Hospitality employees received an average wage increase of 9.5 percent, according to a survey by Caterer.com, a job site, compared to the national average of 6.6 percent.
The company found that pub workers received the highest pay increase at 11.3 per cent, while employees on a regional basis in Greater London and the North West of England had the highest pay increases.
Hospitality sector figures come from a survey of employers and employees on behalf of Caterer.com, while the national average comes from the Office for National Statistics.
The findings come despite the hospitality sector being among the hardest hit by the cost of living crisis, as it grapples with soaring energy bills and food price inflation.
“As long-standing skills shortages continue to affect the sector, employers in the hospitality sector are focusing on offering competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain the people they need.
“Our vision shows that hospitality staff now receive pay increases that are significantly higher than the average UK worker, among other competitive benefits.”
The company said its research showed that despite a national skills shortage, the number of people looking for jobs in the sector had risen.