Food Processing / Quality Control

Food Grader

A food grader inspects and classifies food products based on quality, size, color, and other standards to ensure they meet industry and regulatory requirements.

Average monthly gross

5,893 GBP

3 validated salaries

Median

6,270 GBP

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,974 GBP - 6,662 GBP

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Food Grader

ISCO

7515

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

3 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 3 validated salaries
5,893 GBP 4,650 GBP - 6,760 GBP

Yearly trend

5,893 GBP
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Bangladesh 6,760 GBP 1
United Kingdom 6,270 GBP 1
United States 4,650 GBP 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Amazon 4,650 GBP 1
NHS Trust 6,270 GBP 1
Vertex Services 6,760 GBP 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Food Quality Inspector Food Classifier Produce Grader Food Product Grader

Skills

Hard skills

Quality Inspection Techniques Knowledge of Food Safety Standards Sensory Evaluation Grading Criteria Application Record Keeping

Soft skills

Attention to Detail Communication Decision Making Time Management

Tools

Grading Scales Calipers Colorimeters Moisture Meters Sorting Machines

Certifications

HACCP Certification Food Safety Certification USDA Grader Certification (if applicable)

Employment context

Industries

Food Manufacturing Agriculture Food Processing Wholesale Food Distribution

Company types

Food Processing Plants Agricultural Cooperatives Quality Control Labs Government Inspection Agencies

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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