Co-op Food
325 job reviews
Co-op Food pay
How much does Co-op Food pay per hour?
£8.45–10.30 from 275 hourly employees at Co-op Food
What does Co-op Food pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Co-op Food compare to the minimum wage and the Real Living Wage.
| Age group | Co-op Food pay rate | Real Living Wage | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | £8.36–8.38 | Only applies to people 18 and over | £4.55 |
| 18-20 | £8.38–9.00 | £9.30, £10.75 in London | £6.45 |
| 21-24 | £8.45–9.75 | £9.30, £10.75 in London | £8.20 |
| 25 and over | £8.56–10.70 | £9.30, £10.75 in London | £8.72 |
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
What does Co-op Food pay for different types of jobs?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Co-op Food compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job area | Co-op Food pay rate |
|---|---|
| Drivers | £10.49–14.72 |
| Warehouses | £8.72–12.64 |
| Stores | £8.38–9.25 |
| Managers | £9.00–10.15 |
Does Co-op Food pay weekly, biweekly or monthly?
People get paid every four weeks
91% of people report they get paid every four weeks
Based on 324 employee responses
Does Co-op Food pay accurately and on time?
Yes. People get paid accurately and on time
6% of people report they have been paid late or the wrong amount
Based on 106 employee responses
Why this matters
It is important that you are paid correctly and on time - everyone has financial commitments and living expenses to keep on top of. At a good job, you shouldn't have to chase up any payments that are due to you.
Do workers at Co-op Food do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
43% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for
Based on 175 employee responses
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 Co-op Food pay sick pay?
Not always. Most people don’t get proper sick pay
42% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work
Based on 283 employee responses
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 Co-op Food get paid breaks?
Usually. Most people get paid breaks
63% of people say they get paid breaks
Based on 300 employee responses
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.
What people say about pay at Co-op Food
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Best thing
Comfort of knowing what I do and how to do it
Worst thing
pay , physicality, not enough staff
Team leader, September 2020 -
Best thing
I get good shifts and I do work over my hours but not as many as the store before I was at. Also I like building displays
Worst thing
The pay sometimes feels like it’s not enough, especially on the stressful occasions
Team manager, July 2020 -
Best thing
pay isn’t usually messed up
Worst thing
Given a longer run than planned for
Driver, March 2020 -
Best thing
Relatively basic work, friendly staff, fair pay
Worst thing
Difficult to get recognised for achievements, takes too long to progress in the roll, last minute changed to the Rota, heavy workloads and understaffing
Customer team member, February 2020 -
Best thing
Decent level of pay . Shifts are reasonable (no super late or super early shifts, between 6am and 10pm)
Worst thing
Unreasonable customers
Not enough staff or hours to complete tasks to a good standard (1 person doing the workload of 2). Can be very stressful since you are given more work than what is realistically achievable. Especially around Christmas.Customer team member, February 2020