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First Direct pay 2026

86 people who work at First Direct have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.

How much do First Direct pay per hour?

This table shows how pay rates at First Direct compare across the different types of jobs they offer.

Job First Direct pay
Customer service 3 jobs £22.8k-27.8k per year

Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and January 2026.

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What do First Direct pay different age groups?

This table shows how hourly pay rates at First Direct vary between age groups.

Age group First Direct pay per hour Legal minimum wage
16-17 Not enough data yet £7.55
18-20 Not enough data yet £10.00
21 and over £12.55-19.58 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

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Do First Direct pay breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks at First Direct.

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Last updated 12 January 2026

Do First Direct pay by the hour or annually?

People get paid an annual salary at First Direct.

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Last updated 12 January 2026

Do First Direct pay enough to live on?

Most people are paid a living wage at First Direct.

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Last updated 12 January 2026

Do First Direct pay market rates?

Most people are paid above average for their job at First Direct.

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Last updated 12 January 2026

Do First Direct pay minimum wage?

Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at First Direct.

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Last updated 12 January 2026

Do First Direct pay sick pay?

Yes. Most people get proper sick pay at First Direct.

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Last updated 12 January 2026

Do workers at First Direct do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work at First Direct.

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Last updated 28 September 2025