Belfast City Council
Belfast City Council is a Northern Irish local authority. They oversee local services.
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32 people who work at Belfast City Council have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Belfast City Council pay per hour?
Workers here are paid £12.66-18.67 per hour
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and March 2026.
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Find available jobsWhat do Belfast City Council pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Belfast City Council vary between age groups.
| Age group | Belfast City Council pay per hour | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet | £8.00 |
| 18-20 | Not enough data yet | £10.85 |
| 21 and over | £12.62-19.20 per hour | £12.71 |
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £14.80 |
| Rest of the UK | £13.45 |
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Find available jobsDo Belfast City Council pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage at Belfast City Council.
Last updated 5 March 2026
Do Belfast City Council pay breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at Belfast City Council.
Last updated 5 March 2026
Do Belfast City Council pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at Belfast City Council.
Last updated 5 March 2026
Do Belfast City Council pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job at Belfast City Council.
Last updated 5 March 2026
Do Belfast City Council pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Belfast City Council.
Last updated 5 March 2026
Do Belfast City Council pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay at Belfast City Council.
Last updated 5 March 2026
Do workers at Belfast City Council do extra work that they don’t get paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn’t usually spill into unpaid time at Belfast City Council.
Last updated 4 December 2025