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cancerresearchuk.orgCancer Research UK pay 2026
137 people who work at Cancer Research UK have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Cancer Research UK pay per hour?
This table shows how pay rates at Cancer Research UK compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | Cancer Research UK pay |
|---|---|
| Sales assistant 16 jobs | £10.42-12.13 per hour |
| Manager 15 jobs | £22.0k-27.5k per year |
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and November 2025.
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Find Cancer Research UK jobs near you
There are currently 36 job openings at Cancer Research UK across the UK
Find available jobsWhat do Cancer Research UK pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Cancer Research UK vary between age groups.
| Age group | Cancer Research UK pay per hour | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet | £7.55 |
| 18-20 | £10.42-11.50 per hour | £10.00 |
| 21 and over | £10.67-13.54 per hour | £12.21 |
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 |
Find Cancer Research UK jobs near you
There are currently 36 job openings at Cancer Research UK across the UK
Find available jobsDo Cancer Research UK pay breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at Cancer Research UK.
Last updated 22 January 2026
Do Cancer Research UK pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at Cancer Research UK.
Last updated 22 January 2026
Do Cancer Research UK pay enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage at Cancer Research UK.
Last updated 22 January 2026
Do Cancer Research UK pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job at Cancer Research UK.
Last updated 22 January 2026
Do Cancer Research UK pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Cancer Research UK.
Last updated 22 January 2026
Do Cancer Research UK pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay at Cancer Research UK.
Last updated 22 January 2026
Do workers at Cancer Research UK do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work at Cancer Research UK.
Last updated 22 January 2026
What’s the staff discount at Cancer Research UK?
People report getting a 25% staff discount at Cancer Research UK.
Last updated 22 January 2026