First Direct
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Do First Direct pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at First Direct.
Banks who pay minimum wage include Bank Of America, Citibank and Barclays.
Here’s how First Direct pay different age groups.
| Age group | First Direct pay per hour |
|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet |
| 18-20 | Not enough data yet |
| 21 and over | £12.55-19.58 per hour |
Last updated 12 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 |
Which banks pay the best?
- Bank Of America - pay £35.8k-87.2k per year
- Citibank - pay £26.5k-61.0k per year
- Barclays - pay £26.5k-45.4k per year
- Zopa - pay £28.2k-44.1k per year
- Starling Bank - pay £25.9k-38.4k per year
- Lloyds Bank - pay £23.5k-41.6k per year
- Natwest Group - pay £24.8k-44.0k per year
- BNP Paribas - pay £23.9k-60.8k per year
- TSB - pay £20.9k-37.7k per year
- Coventry Building Society - pay £21.6k-37.9k per year
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