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Care UK
Pay at a glance
67 Care UK employees told us the following about their pay.
- People are paid enough
- People are paid below market rates
- Breaks aren’t paid
- People don’t get sick pay
- No unpaid extra work
How much does Care UK pay per hour?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Care UK compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job area | Care UK pay rate |
|---|---|
| Care workers and assistants | £8.67–9.33 |
| Nurses | £11.65–17.27 |
What does Care UK pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Care UK vary between age groups.
| Age group | Care UK pay rate |
|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet |
| 18-20 | Not enough data yet |
| 21-24 | £8.71–10.72 |
| 25 and over | £8.72–15.35 |
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 | £10.75 |
| Rest of the UK | £9.30 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | £4.62 |
| 18-20 | £6.56 |
| 21-22 | £8.36 |
| 23 or older | £8.91 |
Does Care UK pay enough?
Most people are paid enough
Based on information from 56 job reviews
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 Real Living Wage is currently £9.30 per hour, and £10.75 per hour in London.
Does Care UK pay market rates?
People are not paid market rates
Based on information from 53 job reviews
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Do workers at Care UK get paid breaks?
No. People don’t get paid breaks
Based on information from 65 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Does Care UK pay sick pay?
No. People don’t get proper sick pay
Based on information from 65 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Do workers at Care UK do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Based on information from 56 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Does Care UK pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour
- 82% of people report they get paid by the hour
- 18% of people report they get paid an annual salary
Based on information from 67 job reviews
Does Care UK pay weekly, biweekly or monthly?
People get paid monthly
- 3% of people report they get paid weekly
- 0% of people report they get paid every two weeks
- 6% of people report they get paid every four weeks
- 91% of people report they get paid monthly
Based on information from 66 job reviews