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British Airways is an airline company. They fly globally.

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Do British Airways pay minimum wage?

Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at British Airways.

Airlines who pay minimum wage include United Airlines, easyJet and Ryanair.

Here’s how British Airways pay different age groups.

Age group British Airways pay per hour
16-17 Not enough data yet
18-20 £6.82-17.18 per hour
21-22 £8.24-15.67 per hour
23 and over £10.01-35.38 per hour

Last updated 22 March 2024

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 £13.15
Rest of the UK £12.00

What is the legal minimum wage?

The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.

Age group Legal minimum wage
23 or older £10.42
21-22 £10.18
18-20 £7.49
Under 18 £5.28
Apprentices £5.28

How we know this

Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and March 2024.

84% of people say they are paid at or above the legal minimum wage.

Which airlines pay the best?

What people are saying about pay at British Airways

  • Best thing

    The pay and the people

    Worst thing

    The poor passengers

    9.9

    British Airways Employee, January 2024

  • Best thing

    Staff travel
    Shift pay

    Worst thing

    Fixed shifts

    8.3

    British Airways Employee, May 2023

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