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Cancer Research UK is a charity. They work to raise funds for cancer research, as well as promote information to the public.

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Do Cancer Research UK pay enough to live on?

Some people are not paid a living wage at Cancer Research UK.

Charities who pay pay enough to live on include Autism Unlimited, Glasgow Life and Royal Horticultural Society.

Last updated 22 January 2026

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 £13.85
Rest of the UK £12.60

What is the legal minimum wage?

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

Age group Legal minimum wage
21 or older £12.21
18-20 £10.00
Under 18 £7.55
Apprentices £7.55

How we know this

52% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and January 2026.

Why this matters

Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

More about pay at Cancer Research UK

Which charities pay enough to live on?

Jobs at Cancer Research UK

  1. Posted 4 days ago

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    Shop Manager (Newbury)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £26259.00-30804.00 per year
    Location Newbury, Berkshire, RG14, United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  2. Posted 5 days ago

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    Assistant Shop Manager (Bilston)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £25230.00-29505.00 per year
    Location Bilston, West Midlands, WV14, United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time
    • Pays all ages fairly
    • Recommended by students

  3. Posted 5 days ago

    Clinical Quality Assurance Assistant

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £25000 - £30000 per annum + pension, 25 days annual leave
    Location London, E20 1JQ
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • Pays all ages fairly
    • Recommended by students

  4. Posted 6 days ago

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    Clinical Quality Assurance Assistant

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £25000.00-30000.00 per year
    Location Stratford, Warwickshire, CV37, United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time
    • Pays all ages fairly
    • Recommended by students

  5. Posted 6 days ago

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    Retail Stock Processor (Newcastle-Upon-Tyne)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay From £12.21 per hour
    Location Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE1, United Kingdom
    Contract time Part time
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  6. Posted 7 days ago

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    HR Coordinator

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £27000.00-32000.00 per year
    Location Stratford, Warwickshire, CV37, United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  7. Posted 10 days ago

    Logistics Administrator

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
    Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  8. Posted 11 days ago

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    Retail Store Manager (Camberley)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £26259.00-30804.00 per year
    Location Camberley, Surrey, GU15, United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  9. Posted 11 days ago

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    Saturday Store Assistant (Petersfield Chapel St)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay From £12.21 per hour
    Location Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31, United Kingdom
    Contract time Part time
    • Pays all ages fairly
    • Recommended by students

  10. Posted 15 days ago

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    Area Delivery Driver (Fleet)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £24663.00-26500.00 per year
    Location Fleet, Hampshire, GU13, United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  11. Posted 15 days ago

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    Retail Sunday Assistant (Cambridge)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay From £12.21 per hour
    Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, United Kingdom
    Contract time Part time
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  12. Posted 15 days ago

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    Retail Assistant Manager (Fulham)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £26670.00-29068.00 per year
    Location Fulham, Greater London, EC1A, United Kingdom
    Contract time Part time
    • Pays all ages fairly
    • Recommended by students

  13. Posted 27 days ago

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    Retail Shop Manager (Fort William)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £25734.00-30149.00 per year
    Location Fort William, Highland, PH33, United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time
    • Pays all ages fairly
    • Recommended by students

  14. Posted 15 days ago

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    Retail Assistant Manager (Bridport)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £24915.00-29068.00 per year
    Location Bridport, Dorset, DT6, United Kingdom
    Contract time Part time
    • Pays all ages fairly
    • Recommended by students

  15. Posted 26 days ago

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    Retail Area Support Manager (Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £27.5k–£30.4k per year
    Location United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time
    • Pays all ages fairly
    • Recommended by students

  16. Reposted 20 days ago

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    Area Support Manager (Edinburgh)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £29.0k per year
    Location United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  17. Posted 15 days ago

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    Retail Sunday Assistant (Woodbridge)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay From £12.21 per hour
    Location Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12, United Kingdom
    Contract time Part time
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  18. Posted 25 days ago

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    Retail Sunday Assistant (Haslemere)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay From £12.21 per hour
    Location Haslemere, Surrey, GU27, United Kingdom
    Contract time Part time
    • Pays all ages fairly
    • Recommended by students

  19. Reposted 13 days ago

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    Retail Assistant (Marlborough)

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay From £12.21 per hour
    Location SN8 1LT
    Contract time Part time
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

  20. Posted 13 days ago

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    Business Administration Apprentice - Legacy Operations

    Cancer Research UK

    5.5
    Pay £23.8k per year
    Location Stratford, Warwickshire, CV37, United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time, apprenticeship
    • Recommended by students
    • Pays all ages fairly

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